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Man recovering after being shot several times in Newport News

Posted at 4:02 PM, Mar 19, 2013
and last updated 2013-03-19 16:02:23-04

Newport News, Va. – An 18-year-old man is lucky to be alive after he was shot several times Monday night.

The shooting occurred near 25th Street and Chestnut Avenue police say.

The man was shot in his wrist, abdomen and buttocks. He was taken to the hospital for treatment after police found him lying on the ground. He is expected to be okay.

Now police are searching for suspects in this case. If you know anything that could lead to an arrest, please call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.