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Man dies after shooting on Traverse Road in Newport News

Shooting on Traverse Road Newport News
Generic: Newport News Police
Posted at 5:19 PM, Nov 13, 2022
and last updated 2022-11-14 15:39:51-05

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Police are investigating after a man died following a shooting Sunday in Newport News.

Around 3:40 p.m., Newport News officers said they responded to a shooting in the first block of Traverse Road. Authorities found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. He died at the scene.

Police said the man was walking when he was shot. He was identified as 23-year-old Mark Maurice Ray, of Newport News.

Officers did not provide any other details about the man involved nor any details about a potential suspect.

An investigation is underway, police said.