On a Wednesday evening in Norfolk, Virginia, the life of 63-year-old Norman L. Robinson was tragically cut short. On January 15, 2020, at approximately 9:40 p.m., police responded to a report of a gunshot disturbance in the 2100 block of Pershing Avenue. Upon their arrival, they discovered Robinson lying on the ground, having sustained a gunshot wound.
Emergency services transported Robinson to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, but sadly, he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced
deceased. The Norfolk Police Department subsequently launched a homicide investigation into the deadly shooting.
In the days following the incident, authorities appealed to the public for any information that might lead to the apprehension of the person or persons responsible for Robinson's death. They encouraged anyone with knowledge of the case to contact the Norfolk Crime Line. Despite the ongoing investigation, there have been no public announcements regarding any arrests or the identification of any suspects in connection with the murder of Norman L. Robinson. His case is one of many that detectives continue to work on, seeking to bring closure to his family and the community.
