NORFOLK, Va. — A well-known Norfolk real estate broker is recovering in the hospital after being shot multiple times inside her home, according to her family.
A Sentara spokesperson previously confirmed to News 3 that Judy Boone, who runs the Norfolk-based Judy Boone Realty, Inc., is being treated for a gunshot wound and was listed in fair condition as of Friday. Norfolk police have not directly confirmed Boone’s identity or released details about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
In a statement provided to News 3, Boone’s family said she was shot three times in her home on New Year’s Eve.
“Our family is grateful for the outpouring of thoughts and prayers from the community,” the statement reads. “Judy was shot 3 times in her home on New Year’s Eve. She is in the hospital recovering. And more than the pain she’s feeling, she is furious such a thing could happen! At this time we believe this was the result of a botched burglary. We ask for privacy as she continues to heal.”
News 3 reached out to Judy Boone Realty, Inc. for comment earlier Friday, but a person who answered the phone declined to comment.
As of Friday evening, Norfolk police had not released additional information about the shooting, including whether any suspects have been identified or arrested. This remains an active and developing situation.
News 3 is working to learn more about this developing story, check back for updates.
