In the early morning hours of February 5, 2021, the life of 34-year-old Raymond Antonio Swift was tragically cut short in Norfolk, Virginia. Police responded to a call about an unresponsive man around 2:40 a.m. and discovered Swift in the 700 block of E. Little Creek Road, suffering from a fatal gunshot wound. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Known to his loved ones as 'Spud' or 'Ray Ray,' Raymond was a father who cherished spending time with his daughter.
He was a graduate of Granby High School and had earned an HVAC certification from Tidewater Tech. His family and friends remember him as a man who enjoyed sports, music, and freestyling.
In the wake of the shooting, investigators began searching for a suspect vehicle, described as a dark-colored four-door sedan, that was seen leaving the area. The Norfolk Police Department asked for the public's assistance in locating the vehicle and identifying those responsible for Swift's death.
Despite the ongoing investigation and the appeal for information, details regarding a motive or the circumstances that led to the shooting have not been publicly released. To date, there have been no announced arrests in connection with the homicide of Raymond Swift, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The case remains an open investigation as his family continues to seek justice for their loss.
