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Man injured after shots fired through window of Norfolk Waffle House

Posted at 4:20 AM, Mar 07, 2018
and last updated 2018-03-07 16:23:26-05

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at a Waffle House early Wednesday morning.

Police say they were called around 2:40 a.m. to the Waffle House restaurant located in the 5700 block of East Virginia Beach Boulevard for a shooting.

Upon arrival, medics found a man suffering from a  gunshot wound and was transported to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Officials say the preliminary investigation reveals that several shots went through the west side window of the restaurant, striking the man while he was inside.

Throughout the day on Wednesday the restaurant windows were boarded up but they are still accepting customers.

News 3 spoke to Waffle House's Corporate Office who provided us this statement;

"We are very concerned about this incident.  We are glad the customer is doing better and wish for a speedy recovery. We are working closely with the local authorities as they continue their investigation. We will continue to ensure we provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all of our customers."

Police have no suspect information or motive behind this incident.

Anyone with information are asked to the the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.