1 woman dead after shooting in Newport News
At roughly 11:21 p.m. on Sunday, Newport News police responded to a ShotSpotter activation at 27th Street and Wickham Avenue.
When they arrived, officers found adult female suffering from at least one gunshot wound. The woman died after being transported to the hospital.
This investigation is ongoing. If you have information about the incident, call the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP or submit a tip online at P3Tips.com.
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