NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk community is mourning the tragic loss of 60-year-old Greta Denise Huggins, who died following a late-night shooting Thursday at an apartment building on Goff Street that also left two men injured.
According to Norfolk Police, officers were called to the 800 block of Goff Street at approximately 11:20 p.m. after receiving reports of a gunshot victim. When first responders arrived, they discovered that three people had been struck by gunfire — one woman and two men — in what authorities later confirmed was a shooting incident inside or near the apartment complex.
The woman, later identified as Greta Denise Huggins, was rushed to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, where medical staff worked to save her life. Despite those efforts, she tragically succumbed to her injuries. Police confirmed that the two male victims sustained injuries but are expected to recover.
The sudden violence has left family members, friends, and neighbors devastated as they try to process the loss of a woman described as a beloved member of her community. Her passing has cast a shadow of grief over those who knew her, as they remember her life, her presence, and the connections she shared with others.
Authorities have not yet released additional details about what led to the shooting, and no arrests have been announced. Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, working to determine how and why the violence unfolded late Thursday night.
In the aftermath of the shooting, the apartment complex on Goff Street became an active crime scene as investigators collected evidence and documented the area. Photographs taken shortly before midnight show a heavy police presence as officers worked to secure the scene and speak with potential witnesses.
While the two injured men are expected to recover physically, the emotional toll of the incident has been significant for those close to all three victims. The community now faces the painful reality of another act of gun violence that has left a family grieving and a neighborhood shaken.
As the investigation continues, police are urging anyone with information to come forward to assist in identifying what led to the shooting. Officials emphasized that every detail could be important in helping bring clarity and accountability to the case.
For now, loved ones of Greta Denise Huggins are left to grieve a heartbreaking and sudden loss. Her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew her best, even as the community struggles to make sense of the tragedy that unfolded that night.
Rest in peace, Greta Denise Huggins.
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