NORFOLK, Va. (NPD) – The Virginia State Police are currently investigating a shooting involving a Norfolk Police Officer.
Norfolk Police responded to the 100 block of E Little Creek Road around 1:40 p.m. on January 18, 2024, for the report of a suspicious person call. When officers arrived on scene, they encountered a man who displayed a knife. The man approached the officer at which time the officer discharged their service weapon.
A security guard who was present also discharged their weapon.
The man was shot and was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries.
No officers were injured.
This is still an active investigation, and we have no other details at this time.
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