In the summer of 2016, a grim discovery was made in Norfolk, Virginia's Lafayette Park. On the morning of July 18th, police responded to a call about an unknown problem in the 3500 block of Granby Street. There, they found 46-year-old Addison Hollywood Shearin, a male resident of Norfolk, unconscious and suffering from a gunshot wound. Paramedics arrived at the scene but were unable to revive him, and Shearin was pronounced dead.
Detectives quickly classified the case as a homicide,
beginning an investigation into the circumstances that led to Shearin's death. It was reported that Shearin was homeless and frequently sought shelter within the park where his body was ultimately found. The news of his violent death prompted an outpouring of concern and a search for answers from his relatives and the community.
In the days following the discovery, the Norfolk Police Department publicly identified Shearin and appealed to the public for any information that might lead to an arrest. Despite their efforts and the classification of his death as a homicide, there have been no subsequent public announcements regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with the shooting death of Addison Hollywood Shearin. The case, for now, remains an unresolved tragedy, leaving behind questions and a family still seeking justice.
