An evening in Gloucester, Virginia, turned tragic when 69-year-old Marsha June Norton, a female, was shot and killed in her home on Burke View Drive. The incident, which occurred on July 6, 2022, prompted a swift response from the Gloucester County Sheriff's Office after a distressing third-party call to emergency services. The caller relayed a chilling confession: a man had called them and admitted to shooting and killing his wife.
Upon their arrival at the residence at approximately
6:09 p.m., deputies encountered Tony Howard Norton, the victim's husband. He was detained at the scene, where authorities discovered the body of his wife, Marsha, inside the home. A firearm was also recovered from Mr. Norton. The investigation that followed led to his arrest in connection with his wife's death.
Tony Howard Norton was subsequently charged with second-degree murder and the use or display of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Following his arrest, he was committed to the Gloucester County Jail, where he was held without bond. Authorities at the time stated they believed it to be an isolated incident and that there was no further danger to the public. The family of Marsha June Norton was notified of her death. Information regarding the progression of the legal case, including details of a trial or conviction, has not been made publicly available.
