Nikemeon Brewer, 25, was found by Norfolk police around 1:00 a.m. on March 13, 2024, in the 1700 block of Campostella Road in the Diggs Town Housing community suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was transported to a nearby hospital and died from his injuries. Authorities identified a suspect and arrested 32-year-old Kevin E.

Hayes of Chesapeake; Hayes was charged with second-degree murder and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony and is being held without bond. Detectives have not released further details about what led to the shooting. Brewers family has been deeply affected; a GoFundMe was started to help with funeral expenses and noted that Nikemeon’s brother Jermel, a Navy sailor, had recently taken custody of ten younger adopted siblings and now faces significant responsibilities.

If anyone has information about the shooting or knew Nikemeon, please share what you can with investigators.