In the early afternoon of September 7, 2022, the life of 39-year-old Alexander J. Hayes, a male resident of Norfolk, Virginia, was tragically cut short. Responding to a report of a gunshot victim, police arrived at the 8000 block of Diggs Road around 2:10 p.m. to find Hayes suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was quickly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention.
Despite the efforts of medical professionals, Alexander J.
Hayes succumbed to his injuries and passed away. The case was ruled a homicide, prompting an investigation by Norfolk Police detectives. In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, authorities had not publicly identified a motive or any potential suspects in the fatal shooting.
As of late 2025, the investigation into the death of Alexander J. Hayes remains ongoing. Law enforcement has not released any information regarding any arrests made in connection with the case, and no suspects have been publicly named. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and the events leading up to it remain undisclosed to the public as authorities continue to seek information from the community.
