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Rajon Gunter

Age : 42

Gender : Male

Race : Black

Date : 05/25/2026

Location : Wedgewood Plaza, 1817 E. Little Creek Road

City : Norfolk

County : Norfolk

State : Virginia

Agency : Norfolk Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Gunshot

Event : Killed by police during vehicle stop

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/25/2026, Norfolk police were attempting to locate Rajon Gunter, 42, at the Wedgewood Plaza shopping center on East Little Creek Road. Authorities said Gunter was wanted on multiple felony warrants, including charges connected to a shooting investigation. Police said officers encountered Gunter in the shopping center parking lot and an exchange of gunfire followed. Officers opened fire, striking Gunter. He was transported to a hospital where he died. The officer involved was not publicly identified. The Virginia State Police were requested to investigate the shooting.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.wtkr.com/news/in-the-community/norfolk/shooting-occurred-at-east-little-creek-road-commonwealths-attorney-says
https://www.dailypress.com/2026/05/27/man-shot-by-norfolk-officer-wanted/