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Sarah Elizabeth Costine

Case from Norfolk, VA dated Nov 03, 2021

Victim Details

Sarah Elizabeth Costine

Female

Middle Eastern / Arab

Norfolk

VA

2021-11-03

44

Sarah

Elizabeth Costine

06/29/2026

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On the evening of November 3, 2021, in the Young Terrace neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia, a violent outburst shattered the community and tragically ended the life of Sarah Elizabeth Costine, a 44-year-old female. Known also by her Muslim name Sa'idah, she was a mother of six who had previously overcome battles with cancer. Her life was cut short when she acted heroically in an attempt to save another.

The incident began with a domestic dispute that escalated to gunfire. Ziontay Palmer, ...
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  • 13newsnow.com: Norfolk Police Chief Larry Boone calls for change after 5 women are shot
  • WFXRtv: 5 women shot, 3 killed in Norfolk; 19-year-old suspect identified
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    I’ve been following the case of Sarah Costine (Sa’idah) and the mass shooting in Norfolk and, li... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else been following the heart-wrenching story of Sarah Costine? Her bravery that night in... ...Read More
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