NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Norfolk police are investigating two shootings that occurred minutes apart about one mile from each other early Monday morning.

According to dispatch, the first shooting occurred around 1:42 a.m. in the 3000 block of Keller Ave. Police say when officers arrived on the scene, they found a woman suffering from a non life-threatening gunshot wound to her back.

The second shooting occurred around 2:05 a.m. in the 2900 block of S. Cape Henry St. Police say officers on the scene found a woman suffering from a non life-threatening gunshot wound to her leg.

Both women were taken to Sentara Norfolk General.

Police say a preliminary investigation revealed that both of the victims were in their homes when they were shot by someone outside.

According to the National Gun Violence Archive, there have been at least 36 shootings in Norfolk this year.

10 On Your Side is working to learn if these shootings are connected.