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Two hurt in early morning shooting in Newport News

Posted at 5:28 AM, Apr 08, 2016
and last updated 2016-04-08 06:35:21-04

Newport News, Va. – One man was shot and a woman was injured by broken glass in a shooting in Newport News early Friday morning.

Police say they were called to the parking lot of Manhattan’s Deli on Thimble Shoals Boulevard just before 2 a.m. for reports of a shooting.

A 24 year-old man was found shot in the shoulder and taken to the hospital, while a woman was treated on the scene for minor injuries after police say glass shattered on her from the shooting.

According to police, the victim ran away from the scene after he was shot. It was later found that the man had an outstanding warrant for his arrest. Police say they will release the man’s name and mug shot once he is released from the hospital

One person is currently in custody being questioned about the shooting.

More details will be posted when they become available.