In the Coleman Place neighborhood of Norfolk, Virginia, a community was shaken by a violent incident that unfolded on the evening of February 16, 2020. Inside an apartment on Aspin Street, 62-year-old Milton Lee Washington Jr., a Black male, was found shot to death. He was not alone; a 16-year-old male was also discovered deceased at the scene, having also succumbed to gunshot wounds.
Norfolk police had responded to a report of a shooting at the residence.
Upon their arrival, they were met with a tragic scene. In addition to the two fatalities, another man, identified as Washington's son, was found inside the apartment with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to his upper and lower body. He was subsequently transported to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital for medical treatment.
Washington was remembered by those who knew him as a hardworking man who deeply cherished his family, particularly his grandchildren. His brother, William Washington, described him as someone who 'didn't bother nobody' and expressed his shock over the incident, stating it was the first time he had ever heard of something like this happening. The violent nature of the deaths sent ripples of concern through the local community, with neighbors voicing their anxieties about the safety of their area.
In the wake of the double homicide, the Norfolk Police Department initiated an investigation. However, details regarding the circumstances that led to the shooting have not been publicly released. To date, no information about a potential suspect or suspects has been announced, and no arrests have been made in connection with the deaths of Milton Washington Jr. and the 16-year-old. The case remains unsolved, leaving a grieving family and a concerned community without answers or a sense of justice. Police have appealed to the public for any information that might aid their investigation.
