In the early moments of the new year, a life was tragically cut short in Norfolk, Virginia. Derek Andre Edwards, a 33-year-old Black male, was fatally shot on January 1, 2018. The incident occurred just after midnight, around 12:40 a.m., in the 800 block of West 35th Street.
Responding to a call about a gunshot disturbance, Norfolk police officers arrived to find Edwards inside a vehicle, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
He was rushed to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, but his injuries proved to be fatal, and he died shortly after arriving. At the time, his death marked the first homicide of the new year in the city.
In the days following the shooting, the Norfolk Police Department identified Edwards and began an investigation into his death. Despite their efforts and public appeals for information, details about a potential motive or any suspects have not been released. Detectives have not publicly identified any individuals responsible for the shooting.
The case remains an open investigation, and law enforcement has continued to ask for anyone with information to come forward. To date, no arrests have been announced in connection with the murder of Derek Andre Edwards, leaving his family and the community awaiting answers and justice.
