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Norfolk man arrested in domestic-related shooting in Target parking lot

Chris Graham
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Norfolk Police arrested a 21-year-old man following a shooting in a Target parking lot on Sunday morning.

Around 10:20 a.m. on Sunday, officers were called to 1245 N. Military Highway for the report of shooting. It was reported to police that a man had fired a weapon during a verbal altercation outside of the store.

The man left the parking lot before police arrived.

Officers located the man in the 3200 block of Marne Avenue shortly after the incident occurred. The preliminary investigation determined this incident to be domestic-related.

As a result of their investigation, detectives charged Dwight A. Bennett, 21, with carrying a loaded firearm, discharging a firearm in public, brandishing, and reckless handling.

Bennett is currently being held in Norfolk City Jail without bond.

No injuries were reported during this incident.




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Chris Graham

Chris Graham

Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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