On a cool evening in Norfolk, Virginia, tragedy struck. On November 5, 2022, officers were called to the 4600 block of Kincaid Avenue around 6:45 p.m. following a report of a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, they discovered a man suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. The man, identified as 35-year-old Romeo R. Morris of Virginia Beach, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Romeo Reginald Ramone Morris was born on August 16, 1987, in the Bronx, New York.
A father, son, and brother, he was described as a God-fearing man who loved to laugh and had a bright smile. He found his greatest joy in his children and cherished the time he spent with his family and friends.
In the wake of the shooting, Norfolk Police detectives launched a homicide investigation. Authorities appealed to the public for any information that could aid their inquiry, urging anyone with knowledge of the incident to contact the Norfolk Crime Line.
As of the latest available reports, the investigation into the death of Romeo R. Morris was ongoing. No additional details regarding the circumstances of the shooting, potential suspects, or any arrests have been publicly released by law enforcement officials. The case remains an active investigation as detectives continue to seek answers.
