In the late afternoon sun of September 10, 2023, a sense of unease settled over the 1700 block of Jubilee Street in Norfolk, Virginia. Around 2:55 p.m., the sound of gunfire shattered the quiet, prompting calls to the police about a person who had been shot. Arriving at the scene, officers discovered a man suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound.
The victim was identified as 58-year-old Kenneth A. Perry, a male resident of Norfolk.
He was quickly transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Perry succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.
Norfolk Police Department detectives began an immediate investigation into the shooting, classifying it as a homicide. They have not publicly released any further details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting or a potential motive. As of the latest available information, no arrests have been made in connection with Kenneth A. Perry's death, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities have urged anyone with information to contact the Norfolk Crime Line.
