In the late hours of a Wednesday evening in Norfolk, Virginia, tragedy began to unfold for Michael Robert Corbin, a 35-year-old man. On September 8, 2021, at approximately 10:50 p.m., police were dispatched to a residence in the 2500 block of Wyoming Avenue following a report of a gunshot victim. Upon their arrival, officers discovered Corbin suffering from a significant gunshot wound.
Emergency medical services transported him to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital for treatment of his
life-threatening injuries. For five days, Corbin fought for his life, but ultimately succumbed to his injuries on September 13, 2021. Following his death, the case was reclassified from a malicious wounding to a homicide investigation, prompting a deeper look into the circumstances that led to the fatal shooting.
Despite the ongoing investigation by Norfolk detectives, details surrounding a motive for the shooting have not been made public. Furthermore, law enforcement officials have not released any information regarding a potential suspect or suspects in the case. The investigation remains active, and authorities have encouraged anyone with information to come forward by contacting the Norfolk Crime Line. To date, no arrests have been announced in connection with the death of Michael Corbin.
