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Christopher Ambrister

Case from Norfolk, VA dated Sep 26, 2023

Victim Details

Christopher Ambrister

Male

Black / African American

Norfolk

VA

2023-09-26

32

Christopher

Ambrister

06/22/2026

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On the night of September 26, 2023, a fatal encounter unfolded at a Motel 6 on North Military Highway in Norfolk, Virginia, leading to the death of 32-year-old Christopher Ambrister. That evening, police responded to a call around 11:20 p.m. regarding a man who had been shot. Upon their arrival, officers discovered Christopher Ambrister suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The investigation that followed led to the swift arrest of three ...
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  • WAVY.com: Police: 3 charged in Norfolk shooting death, victim identified
  • NewsBreak Original: Local Residents Urged to Stay Informed: Three Arrested in Connection with N Military Highway Shooting | Virginia Updates | NewsBreak Original
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