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Driver of vehicle who died in Chesapeake shooting identified

He was the only person in the car at the time, and his car had multiple bullet holes. It was located on the median of the road.

CHESAPEAKE, Va. — The Chesapeake Police Department is investigating a shooting today that left the driver of a vehicle dead.

Police received reports of shots being fired near Indian River Road and Sparrow Road around 1:28 a.m. They also received a report that there had been a car crash with injuries at Indian River Road and Oaklette Drive, which is nearby. 

When they arrived at the scene of the car crash, they found a male victim had been shot. He was the only person in the car at the time, and his car had multiple bullet holes. It was located on the median of the road.

He was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. 

He's been identified as Tavis McLean, 19, of Newport News. 

This is an ongoing investigation. If you have any information that can help police identify a suspect, contact the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or submit an anonymous online tip here. 

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