NORFOLK, Va. (NPD) – The Virginia State Police are continuing to investigate 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, identified as Gary S. Solomon,31, of Norfolk, was taken to the hospital where he later died from his life-threatening injuries.
The Officer involved in the incident will remain on administrative duty pending the outcome of the investigation.
No officers were injured.
This remains an active investigation. If you have any information about this shooting you are asked to submit a tip through the P3Tips mobile app.
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