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Posted on: November 6, 2024 | Last Modified on: November 6, 2024

[ARCHIVED] Man dies following shooting on Hanson Avenue

NORFOLK, Va. (NPD) - Detectives are continuing to investigate a shooting Monday that left a man dead.

On November 4, 2024, around 11:55 a.m., police were dispatched to the 1300 block of Hanson Avenue for the report of a gunshot victim. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound.

The man, later identified as James E. Fortson Jr., 66, of Norfolk, was transported to the hospital for treatment where he died as a result of his injuries.

Detectives have not released any further details related to this homicide.

If you have any information, please call the Norfolk Crime Line at Line 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or submit a tip through the P3Tips mobile app.

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