In the last month, four people have died in senseless shootings downtown. This comes at a time when the Norfolk Police Department is shortstaffed, looking to fill 227 officer vacancies.
After two high-profile shootings in Downtown Norfolk within a month, the city's top cop is hanging up his hat. Norfolk Police Chief Larry Boone's last day in office will be April 8. He will then be on leave until April 29, when he will officially depart.