Editor's note: Police previously stated the child's age was 5. They have since corrected his age and believe he's 4 years old.
NORFOLK, Va. — A suspect was arrested on Tuesday in connection to the shooting-turned-abduction that took place Monday, according to Norfolk police.
4-year-old Kai Foreman was found safe in Virginia Beach around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, according to police. An AMBER Alert was issued for Foreman around 2:41 p.m. Monday.
Police say Foreman was abducted by 27-year-old Tyli Scott around 11:40 a.m.
Scott is now in custody, according to Norfolk police.
Police say the child abduction is connected to a shooting that happened earlier Monday. Around 11:35 a.m., officers responded to the 900 block of East Liberty Street, which is the address where Kai Foreman was last seen. A woman was found lying in the front yard of a home, according to police. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Norfolk Police are currently investigating a shooting in the 900 block of E Liberty Street. A woman has been pronounced deceased at the scene. Updates to follow as available. Call came in around 11:35 a.m. Anyone with information is asked to call the Norfolk Crime Line. pic.twitter.com/FYIlfe5m6G
— Norfolk Police Dept (@NorfolkPD) June 16, 2025
Police did not specify what the relationship is between the child and Scott, but they say the two know each other. Police also say they believe the shooting is not a random act of violence.
"We believe that this was a targeted event," Norfolk Police Chief Mark Talbot told reporters.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call 911 or Norfolk police at 757-664-7000. You can leave an anonymous tip with the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or P3Tips.com.
