Norfolk Police Arrest Man in Fatal Shooting

Zachari L. Mills charged with second-degree murder and firearm use in December homicide

Mar. 3, 2026 at 7:47am

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Norfolk police have arrested an 18-year-old man, Zachari L. Mills, and charged him with second-degree murder and use of a firearm in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in December at the Calvert Square community. The victim, 26-year-old Cameron S. Nicholson, was found with a gunshot wound and died at the scene.

Why it matters

This arrest comes after a monthlong investigation by Norfolk police into the December homicide, which occurred in a residential community. The charges against Mills highlight the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address gun violence and hold perpetrators accountable in the city.

The details

On December 6th around 3:20 a.m., officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 900 block of Bagnall Road. When they arrived, they found Nicholson with a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene. After a month-long investigation, police arrested 18-year-old Zachari L. Mills and charged him with second-degree murder and use of a firearm.

  • On December 6, 2026 around 3:20 a.m., police responded to the shooting.
  • Zachari L. Mills was arrested after a month-long investigation.

The players

Zachari L. Mills

An 18-year-old Norfolk resident who has been charged with second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the December homicide.

Cameron S. Nicholson

The 26-year-old victim who was found with a gunshot wound and died at the scene of the December shooting.

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What’s next

Police have not released any additional details about the investigation or a potential motive for the shooting. The case will now proceed through the criminal justice system.

The takeaway

This arrest demonstrates the ongoing efforts by Norfolk police to investigate and apprehend suspects involved in gun violence within the city's communities. It also highlights the tragic loss of life and the need for continued work to address the root causes of such incidents.