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Gloucester County man accused of shooting and killing wife

The sheriff's office is investigating a homicide Wednesday evening after a man reportedly shot and killed his wife.

GLOUCESTER, Va. — The Gloucester County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide Wednesday evening after a man reportedly shot and killed his wife.

According to the Gloucester County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the 9300 block of Burkes View Drive just after 6 p.m. A caller reportedly told the 911 center that Tony Howard Norton shot and killed his wife, 69-year-old Marsha June Norton. 

The sheriff's office said deputies recovered a gun from Norton at the scene.

Norton was charged with the following:

  • Second-degree murder
  • Use or display of a firearm in the commission of a felony

Officials said additional charges may be pending. Norton is currently held at the Gloucester County Jail without bond.   

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