At around 1 a.m. this Wednesday, the quiet of the 1400-block of East Tanners Creek Drive in Norfolk was shattered by gunfire. Responding officers from the Norfolk Police Department arrived on the scene near Rosemont Middle School and found 26-year-old Malcolm W. Moore of Virginia Beach wounded with life-threatening injuries. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, but sadly did not survive. The investigation is still unfolding as detectives work to identify who is responsible.
Malcolm was described by family and friends as someone full of life, outgoing, and with a heart big enough to embrace everyone around him. He had a future ahead, loved by his community and cherished by his circle. His sudden death has left a both stunned and grieving neighborhood — what began as just another early-morning responded call has pierced deeply into the hearts of many.
Detectives are combing through witness statements, physical evidence, and the timeline of events as they try to piece together what led to the shooting. While little has been made public about potential suspects or motives, the message from the Norfolk Police Department remains clear: if you know something, say something. The department is urging anyone with information—no matter how small—to step forward, either directly or anonymously through the Crime Line.
In the aftermath of his death, the community rallying behind Malcolm’s loved ones has been unmistakable. Flowers, cards, and memories are being shared across social media and local gathering spots. Those who knew him speak of his infectious laugh, always-ready smile, and the way he made others feel seen. His loss is being felt as much in Virginia Beach as it is in Norfolk — the budding promise of his life has touched many.
Closer to home in Virginia Beach, his family is making funeral arrangements while trying to navigate the shock and grief of losing someone so vibrant and young. Friends have shared stories of Malcolm volunteering, planning for his future, and lightening the room when he entered. One friend put it simply: “Losing someone like him… it’s like a good song stopped suddenly.”
While officials continue their work, the broader local picture is one of fragile tension – a neighborhood shaken by violence, a family facing an unthinkable loss, and a community hoping for answers and accountability. The police department is urging anyone with leads to come forward, reminding the public that even a tiny detail can make a big difference in cases like this.
As we wait on more updates from Norfolk investigators, what remains clear is the human cost of the tragedy. Malcolm W. Moore is gone, but the ripple effect of his story — his humor, his kindness, his promise — remains. May his memory inspire the willingness to speak up and seek justice. May he rest in peace.
