On a summer afternoon in Norfolk, Virginia, tragedy struck the family of Sanjuan Shy. The 40-year-old Black man was found suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound on Bolton Street on July 20, 2018. Emergency services were called to the 1300 block of the street shortly before 2:00 p.m. where they discovered Shy, a resident of nearby Chesapeake.
He was quickly transported to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, but his injuries proved to be too severe, and he died there.
The news of his death sent ripples of grief through his family, particularly his five daughters. One of his daughters, Juaneesha Pittman, expressed the profound loss and the difficulty of accepting that her father, who had always been a significant presence in their lives, was gone. At the time of his death, Shy had recently become engaged and had a youngest daughter who was only five months old.
In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, the Norfolk Police Department began an investigation into the deadly incident. However, details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting were not released to the public. Detectives did not provide any information regarding a possible motive or any potential suspects.
Years have passed since Sanjuan Shy's life was cut short, and despite the ongoing investigation, no arrests have been made in connection with his murder. The case remains unsolved, leaving his family and the community still searching for answers and justice. The Norfolk Police Department has continued to encourage anyone with information about the homicide to come forward, hoping that a crucial tip might one day lead to a breakthrough in the case.
