In the Campostella area of Norfolk, Virginia, on the evening of February 27, 2024, a burst of violence cut short the life of Denard Stephenson Jr., a 25-year-old Black male from Chesapeake. Shortly after 7:41 p.m., Norfolk Police were dispatched to the 300 block of Harbor Pointe Court following reports of a shooting. Upon their arrival at the Harbor Pointe Apartment Complex, officers discovered Stephenson suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound.
Emergency medical services
promptly transported him to a local hospital for urgent care. Despite the efforts of medical professionals, Denard Stephenson Jr. succumbed to his injuries later that same evening. The incident was classified as a homicide, and detectives from the Norfolk Police Department began an intensive investigation into the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting.
As of the most recent updates, the investigation into Stephenson's death is ongoing. Authorities have not yet made any arrests in connection with the case, and details regarding a potential suspect or suspects, or a possible motive for the shooting, have not been released to the public. Detectives are actively pursuing leads and have encouraged anyone with information to come forward and contact the Norfolk Crime Line to assist in bringing closure to the case and to Stephenson's grieving family and friends.
