Brandon W. Carter, 18, of Norfolk, Virginia, was fatally shot on Friday, May 22, 2026, in the 7500 block of Tidewater Drive. He was found inside a vehicle with a life‑threatening gunshot wound and later died at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.
A second man, 21 years old, arrived at Sentara Leigh Hospital shortly afterward with non‑life‑threatening injuries, and police have confirmed both incidents are connected to the same shooting.
Norfolk Police said the initial call came in at approximately 1:10 p.m. reporting gunfire in the Tidewater Drive corridor. Responding officers discovered Carter critically wounded inside a car. Emergency responders transported him to the hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries later that day.
About 40 minutes later, at 1:50 p.m., police were notified that another man had arrived at Sentara Leigh Hospital with a gunshot wound that was not life‑threatening. Detectives determined that both victims were linked to a shooting that occurred in the 7800 block of Dallas Street, just off Tidewater Drive.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the gunfire erupted in the Dallas Street area, though police have not released details about suspects or motives. Detectives are continuing to gather evidence, review surveillance footage, and interview witnesses to establish the circumstances of the shooting.
Authorities have urged anyone with information to contact the Norfolk Crime Line at 1‑888‑LOCK‑U‑UP, submit tips via the P3 Tips mobile app, or visit p3tips.com. Police emphasized that anonymous tips are welcome and could be crucial in solving the case.
Carter’s death has left his family and community grieving the sudden loss of a young man whose life was cut short. Vigils are expected to be organized in his memory, while residents of the Tidewater Drive and Dallas Street neighborhoods continue to express concern about gun violence in the area.
