🌱 Norfolk Man Injured In Shooting + Late Firefighter Wins Case

Hey, Norfolk! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on around town today.

First, today's weather:

A stray afternoon shower. High: 67 Low: 48.

Here are the top stories today in Norfolk:

1. A man was shot and injured Monday afternoon in Norfolk. Police responded around 4:25 p.m. to the 3200 block of Kimball Terrace for a report of a gunshot disturbance. He was taken to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital with injuries that weren't considered life-threatening. Police said the preliminary investigation revealed the man and the suspect know each other. (WAVY.com)
2. The first firefighter to win a workers' compensation case for brain cancer was Norfolk firefighter Christopher Griffin. During the 2020 legislative session, state lawmakers expanded coverage for firefighters in Virginia, adding brain, testicular, and colon cancer to the list of presumed work-related illnesses. Griffin won the legal case in late September. He died from cancer a week and a half later on Oct. 1. (WAVY.com)
3. Norfolk travelers feel the effects of American Airlines cancellations. (wtkr.com)
4. A Norfolk man faces the possibility of decades in prison after being convicted of multiple charges accusing him of failing to protect his 4-year-old son from being beaten to death. (The Virginian-Pilot)
5. A fire broke out at a Norfolk apartment complex located in the 900 block of Greenway Court. Four people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. (13newsnow.com WVEC)

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Today in Norfolk:

• Writers Zoom Meet-Up - The Muse Writers Center (5:00 PM)
• [Virtual Meeting] PFLAG's Parents Discussion Group (6:30 PM)
• PA - District Annual Meeting - Boy Scouts of America, Tidewater Council (7:00 PM)

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About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.