Norfolk Shooting Leaves 2 Injured

Both victims expected to recover from non-life-threatening wounds

Feb. 17, 2026 at 9:15pm

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Norfolk police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred on West 24th Street, leaving two people with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. One victim was found at the scene and transported to the hospital, while a second person later arrived at the hospital with a related injury.

Why it matters

Gun violence remains a persistent issue in many urban areas, with Norfolk seeing its share of shootings in recent years. While the injuries in this case appear non-critical, any incident involving firearms raises concerns about public safety and the need for continued efforts to address the root causes of such violence.

The details

The shooting took place around 6:30 pm on Monday in the 600 block of West 24th Street in Norfolk. One victim was found at the scene with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and transported to the hospital. A second person later arrived at the hospital with a related gunshot injury, also described as non-life-threatening by police.

  • The shooting occurred around 6:30 pm on Monday, February 17, 2026.

The players

Norfolk Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

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The takeaway

While the injuries in this case appear non-critical, any incident involving firearms raises concerns about public safety and the need for continued efforts to address the root causes of gun violence in urban communities.