NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Newport News Police is investigating a shooting that left one person dead Wednesday night. Police identified the victim as 27-year-old Dequan Lamont Major.
The shooting was called in around 11:33 p.m. in the 13200 block of Aqueduct Drive.
Officers found Major with multiple gunshot wounds. He was declared dead at the scene by medics.
The investigation remains ongoing, according to a news release.
Homicides have doubled this year in Newport News. So far 14 people have been killed in the city this year. This time last year, there were seven homicides.
If you know anything about this shooting/homicide, call the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP (1–888–562–5887), or go online at P3tips.com.