NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A situation early Saturday morning in Newport News led to a person being shot by police after a struggle over a gun, authorities said.
According to Newport News Police Department, officers were called around 3:15 a.m. to the 600 block of 79th Street for a reported incident.
Police said a vehicle approached an officer on scene, and the driver asked for help following a confrontation that had occurred inside the vehicle. During the officer’s investigation, police said the officer saw a firearm inside the vehicle, which led to a struggle with one of the occupants.
Authorities said the officer backed away to create distance. Police said the suspect then got out of the vehicle and pointed the gun at the officer, prompting the officer to fire their duty weapon.
The suspect was struck and additional officers provided medical aid until medics arrived. The suspect was taken to the hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening. No officers were hurt.
Police said the officer involved has been placed on administrative leave as the investigation continues.
