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Norfolk Police investigating Monday shooting that killed 66-year-old man

Crystal Graham
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A 66-year-old man is dead after he was shot on Monday, according to the Norfolk Police Department.

James E. Fortson Jr., 66, of Norfolk, died as a result of his injuries.

Police responded to a call in the 1300 block of Hanson Avenue just before noon for the report of a gunshot victim. When officers arrived, they found Fortson suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound.

He was transported to the hospital for treatment but later died.

Detectives are continuing to investigate this homicide. No further details are available at this time.

If you have any information about the shooting, call the Norfolk Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

Crystal Abbe Graham is a reporter and ad manager for Augusta Free Press. A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, she has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]