NORFOLK, VA – The Norfolk Police Department has announced they have arrested and charged 28-year-old Jalen Garces in connection with a shooting on 1st Bay Street that resulted in the death of another man.
The incident occurred on June 29th around 10:35 p.m., and police were called to the 9600 block of 1st Bay Street after receiving a report of a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, officers found 33-year-old Ali K. Muhammad with a life-threatening gunshot wound.
Muhammad was pronounced deceased at the scene.
After conducting their investigation, the authorities charged Jalen Garces with second-degree murder and firearm use in the incident. Garces was taken into custody on August 4, 2023, and he is currently being held without bond in Norfolk City Jail.