Shortly before 1 a.m. on July 19, 2023, gunfire was reported on the 6200 block of Alexander Street in Norfolk. Officers who responded found 55-year-old Martin P. Boney suffering from gunshot wounds; emergency responders pronounced him dead at the scene.

The Norfolk Police Department opened a homicide investigation and canvassed the neighborhood for witnesses and evidence. Investigators have asked the public to contact the Norfolk Crime Line with any tips. No suspects, arrests, or motives have been publicly disclosed and the investigation remains active.

If anyone has information about Martin P. Boney’s death or was in the area that night, please contact the Norfolk Crime Line.