NORFOLK, Va. — A deputy with the Norfolk Sheriff’s Office is being praised for taking swift action after a teen was shot on the Tide light rail.
On Dec. 28 around 10:40 p.m., an HRT Light Rail driver flagged down police in the 100 block of Bank St., according to Norfolk police. Officers say they found a 14-year-old boy on the train who had been shot.
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The Norfolk Sheriff’s Office is commending police for their role in helping the injured teen.
NSO is also recognizing the work of one of their own: Deputy R. Moore arrived at the scene and acted quickly to control the teen’s bleeding, according to the office.
On Friday, News 3's Danielle Saitta spoke to Moore about that night on the Tide.
"I moved the individual to a place where I could treat them and I applied a tourniquet and did the best of my ability to control the bleeding," explained Moore.
While doing so, Moore also encouraged the boy to stay calm and keep breathing according to NSO.
“It has been noted that thanks to Deputy Moore's actions the victim is expected to survive,” said the Sheriff’s Office.
NSO attributed Deputy Moore’s actions to his training and his commitment to public safety.
