Norfolk Charges Two in Walmart Parking Lot Shooting
Police arrested James R. Clark and Justice A. Holland after a November 4 gunshot disturbance at a Tidewater Drive Walmart that injured no one.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Property Crime
Norfolk police were called to a Walmart on Tidewater Drive on Nov. 4 for a report of a gunshot disturbance, and three people were detained at the scene. James R. Clark, 30, was taken into custody on Nov. 5, and Justice A. Holland, 24, turned himself in on Nov. 9.
Why it matters
The arrests bring charges against multiple people tied to a shooting in a busy retail parking lot in Norfolk, a case that drew a police response to a public commercial site. No injuries were reported, but the incident prompted a coordinated police response across several days.
Dykia Surrency, 23, faces a charge of reckless handling of a firearm, while James R. Clark, 30, faces robbery, conspiracy, and assault and battery charges. Justice A. Holland, 24, turned himself in on Nov. 9, and the specific charges against him have not been disclosed.
The players
Norfolk Police Department
The municipal law enforcement agency responsible for patrolling Norfolk, Virginia, and investigating crimes within the city limits.
The details
Officers responded to the Walmart on Tidewater Drive and secured the parking lot before detaining three people. No one was hurt, and police announced the charges against Clark and Holland on Nov. 10 following the arrests.
Timeline
Nov. 4: Police called to Walmart on Tidewater Drive for a gunshot disturbance; three people detained.
Nov. 5: James R. Clark taken into custody; Dykia Surrency charged with reckless handling of a firearm.
Nov. 9: Justice A. Holland turned himself in to police.
Nov. 10: Police announced charges against Clark and Holland.
Legal Context
Charges of robbery, conspiracy, and assault and battery, as filed against Clark, are prosecuted under Virginia's criminal code, which governs offenses committed in public commercial settings like this retail lot. The case reflects how Norfolk prosecutors handle multi-person incidents involving firearms in shared public spaces.
Shoppers at the Tidewater Drive Walmart may notice a continued police presence while the investigation proceeds. The arrests remove three individuals connected to the incident from the area.
The takeaway
Gunfire in a crowded retail lot can draw multiple arrests and charges even when nobody is hurt, so anyone who witnesses a disturbance should report it to police promptly. Shoppers can also check local police channels for updates as the cases move through court.
Further reading
For related coverage of local theft and property offenses, see Property Crime in Norfolk news.
