NORFOLK, VA— At approximately 2:30 this morning a man inside the public safety building got into an altercation with two of our deputies. A service weapon was fired. The suspect fled but was later located and taken into custody without incident. The suspect suffered a non life—threatening gunshot wound and was transported to the hospital for treatment.

The suspect left a bag behind. After careful inspection, the bomb squad rendered the bag safe. All precautions were made to ensure the safety of inmates at the Norfolk City Jail and all personnel who work within the area of concern.