Killing of George Norrell
- Year
- 2001
- Where
- Richmond, Virginia
- Source
- Virginia State Police
- Evidence
- 1
On Sept. 1, 2001, about 12:25 a.m., George Norrell was shot and killed in the 1000 block of Dove Street. He was standing with his wife and another person when a vehicle approached the area and began firing at them. Norrell pushed his wife out of the way and was struck by a bullet. His wife and the other person were also struck. Norrell died as a result of the wound. His wife and the other person survived their…
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