NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — It’s been a busy weekend for Norfolk Police. Two separate shootings have taken place, leaving two men dead and one injured. 

Officers were first called to Wawa on East Little Creek Road around 5:50 a.m. on Saturday. Upon arrival, they located a man suffering from life-threatening injuries. 37-year-old Micah Bell was taken to the hospital, where he later died. 

“You see all the deaths; although they’re claiming that the numbers have dropped in the city, they’re concluding that everything is fine. And the city, actually, Norfolk, is almost a city on fire,” said organizer Pastor Kaya Stephen. 

Police responded quickly to a second Wawa on North Military Highway. Officers found a man with non-threatening injuries. 

Police have since determined the two incidents are related. Miquail Owens has been charged with second-degree murder and use of a firearm. 

“We need strong leadership. So today, connecting with the violence took place over the weekend. All this ties in together. So this is a direction those like to take on the leadership role. Look at the values and be sincere in taking a stand,” said community activist Bilal Muhammad.

Another shooting in Norfolk occurred on Saturday night at Curlew Drive. Police found 25-year-old Rayvone Foster with life-threatening injuries. Foster died at the hospital. 

Those who live in Norfolk are tired of the violence and gathered for a prayer Sunday evening at Friendship Church. Pastor Stephen says your local politicians need to help the community even more. 

“I think most of us in our community, we’re not researching the candidates, right? So, therefore, we’re not seeing the change or we’re not holding the people accountable that we elect,” said Stephen. 

Stephen, who organized the community prayer, says praying for change and electing officials who will be that change are the only ways to see a difference. 

“We believe that we come together, that we will get an answer from the God we serve, and hoping that our community will make the right decisions concerning the future,” said Stephen. 

Norfolk detectives are continuing to investigate the homicide on Curlew Drive. If you have any information, use the P3 Tips app.