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The Franklin Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one man dead and another injured Wednesday, Nov. 17.

An FPD press release stated that on Nov. 17 at 7:07 p.m., the Franklin Emergency Communications Center received a call in the 300 block of Forest Pine Road in reference to shots fired. Officers from the Franklin Police Department arrived on scene and found an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound.

“Those officers began to provide first aid until Franklin Fire and Rescue could arrive on scene,” officials stated in the release. “That victim was flown to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.”

Officers entered a residence identified as the location of the incident and discovered a second victim deceased from a gunshot wound, the release noted. That victim has been identified as 18-year-old Tazman Banks. He was taken to the Norfolk Medical Examiner’s Office.

FPD Sgt. Scott Halverson stated via email Monday, Nov. 22, that there were no new updates to share on the case at that point in time.

This is an ongoing investigation.

In the release, the FPD thanked the Isle of Wight County Sheriff’s Office and Southampton County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office for their assistance.

Anyone who has information about this crime is asked to call Franklin Police at 757-562-8575 or Franklin Crime Solvers at 757-562-8599. Information that leads to an arrest can earn the caller a cash reward while remaining anonymous.