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Man Killed in Norfolk Virginia Shooting Identified as Former Newark Resident

Newark

Authorities in Norfolk Virginia has identified the victim who was gunned down in the city on early Sunday morning as a former Newark NJ resident.

According to a statement from police, there is an active homicide investigation into the motive for the shooting that killed 24-year-old Mr. Samad Brailsford of Norfolk.

Police say they were called to the 3100 block of Oklahoma Avenue at approximately 3:15 a.m. to investigate reports of shots fired.

According to authorities, officers found Brailsford outside a home suffering gunshot wounds.

Norfolk Fire-Rescue Medics rushed Brailsford to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital to be treated for life-threatening injuries where he later died.

Authorities have not released any suspect description or motive for the fatal shooting.

Brailsford's homicide makes the second fatal shooting in less than 24-hours and eight other incidents of shots fired in Norfolk.

The investigation remains active and ongoing.

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