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Norfolk police identify men killed in Fairmount Park shooting

Posted at 10:48 PM, Aug 27, 2019
and last updated 2019-08-30 22:08:36-04

NORFOLK, Va. - The Norfolk Police Department have identified two men who were fatally shot Tuesday night in Fairmount Park.

Original reports stated that a man was found dead in the 3100 block of Dunkirk Avenue after reports of a gunshots came in around 9:45 p.m.

Police found Percell Williams in the 2100 block of Bellevue Avenue suffering from gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

His death is being investigated as a homicide.

Several hours later, police were told that a man was lying on the ground in the 2900 block of Bapaume Avenue. When police arrived, Kenny Williams was found with gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased.

Authorities believe these incidents may be connected. Percell Williams and Kenny Williams are not family members.

There is no further information. This is a developing story.

Anyone who has information about this incident is asked to call the Norfolk Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-562-5887) or submit a tip online here.

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