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Police arrest 3 in connection to homicide of teenager in Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Detectives have three people in custody in connection with the homicide of a 17-year-old on Moreell Circle Friday evening.

Around 5:15 p.m., police say they were dispatched to the 600 block of E. Moreell Circle for a report of a gunshot victim.


Officers say they found a 17-year-old male with a life-threatening gunshot wound upon arrival.

The teenager was transported to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased, police say.

According to a release, the following individuals have been arrested and charged with second-degree murder, robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery and use of a firearm.

Police say Washington, Thompson, and Bowen are being held in the Norfolk City Jail without bond.

Police ask anyone with any additional information about this homicide to call the Norfolk Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or submit a tip through the P3Tips mobile app.