29-year-old man dies following overnight shooting in Norfolk

Posted: Nov 14, 2020 / 03:00 AM EST / Updated: Nov 14, 2020 / 06:29 PM EST

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Norfolk Police are now investigating after a man died following an overnight shooting in Norfolk.

Police say it happened at 12:50 a.m. Saturday in the 400 block of Nicholson Street.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found 29-year-old Jonathan L. Bassette suffering from gunshot wounds.

Bassette was transported to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital with life-threatening injuries, but later died a the hospital.

No suspects have been identified at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-562-5887) or submit a tip online.

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