In the late hours of a Saturday night in January 2021, tragedy struck in the Port Norfolk section of Portsmouth, Virginia, forever altering the lives of one family. Vernon Andrew Norvell, a 23-year-old man, became the victim of a fatal shooting that cut his life short. Emergency dispatchers received a call about the shooting in the 300 block of Broad Street shortly after 11:45 p.m.
on January 23rd.
Upon their arrival, Portsmouth police officers discovered Norvell suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body. He was quickly transported by medics to a nearby hospital for treatment. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Vernon Norvell succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead on Sunday, January 24, 2021.
The Portsmouth Police Department's Major Crimes Unit immediately launched a homicide investigation into Norvell's death. In the days following the shooting, authorities appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the person or persons responsible for this violent act. Investigators urged anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward, offering the possibility of a cash reward for tips that lead to an arrest or the recovery of evidence.
As of now, the investigation into the death of Vernon Norvell remains ongoing. There have been no public announcements regarding any arrests made in connection with the case, and no suspects have been officially named. The circumstances surrounding the shooting and a potential motive have not been disclosed by law enforcement officials as they continue their work to bring justice for Vernon Norvell and his grieving family.
