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27-year-old victim of overnight Newport News homicide identified: Police

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Posted at 6:44 AM, Jul 19, 2023
and last updated 2023-07-19 13:04:53-04

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — An overnight shooting in the Oyster Point neighborhood of Newport News left a man dead, according to The Newport News Police Department (NNPD).

Police have identified Brandon James Grzeskowiak, 27, as the man who was killed.

Police say just after 1 a.m. on Wednesday, July 19, officers were sent to the 3000 block of Reserve Way after a call came in about a shooting.

At the scene, police found Grzeskowiak who they say was shot at least once. Minutes later, he was pronounced dead, NNPD says.

Police say they don’t have any suspect information yet. They’re encouraging anyone with information about the incident to leave a tip by calling 911 or the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.

This is an ongoing investigation.

Stay with News 3 for updates.