On a Sunday evening in Norfolk, Virginia, tragedy struck when 67-year-old Shelton Riggins, a male resident of the city, was fatally shot. The incident occurred around 5:00 p.m. on April 18, 2021, in the 700 block of East Virginia Beach Boulevard. When police responded to a call about a gunshot disturbance, they discovered Riggins suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was quickly transported to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, but tragically, he succumbed to his injuries.
In the immediate aftermath, detectives had not released the specific circumstances that led to the deadly shooting. Authorities appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone with information to contact the Norfolk Crime Line.
As of this writing, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests made in connection with the homicide, nor have any suspects been officially named. The investigation into the death of Shelton Riggins remains ongoing.
