James E. Fortson Jr Obituary, Death: Police report man fatally shot on Hanson Avenue in Norfolk.
James E. Fortson Jr Obituary, Death – A shooting on Monday in Norfolk resulted in the death of a 66-year-old man, according to local police. Officers responded to a call around noon, arriving at the 1300 block of Hanson Avenue, where they found James E. Fortson Jr., 66, suffering from serious gunshot wounds. Fortson, a Norfolk resident, was quickly transported to a nearby hospital. Unfortunately, despite medical efforts, he later died from his injuries.
The Norfolk Police Department is treating the incident as a homicide. At this stage, there are no suspects in custody, and the investigation is ongoing. Authorities have not disclosed any further details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
The police are urging anyone with information related to the case to come forward. They can contact the Norfolk Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or provide tips via the P3Tips mobile app.
