NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A homicide investigation is underway after a woman was fatally shot, according to the Newport News Police Department.
Officers responded to the reported shooting just before 3 a.m. on Friday, April 7 in the 3000 block of Madison Avenue. When they arrived at the scene, officers say they found an adult female outside who had a gunshot wound. She was pronounced dead just after 3 a.m., according to police.
The woman was later identified by police as 46-year-old Kyna Chanele McGowan from Newport News.
Police currently do not have any suspect information at this time.
The department is encouraging anyone with information on the shooting to call 911 or the non-emergency number at 757-247-2500.
Tips can also be left by calling the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or by visiting P3tips.com.
This is an ongoing investigation.
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