UPDATE: Victim in Newport News shooting near Oak Ave. and Hampton Dr. area identified
A shooting in Newport News left a man dead Wednesday night.
It happened just before 8:35 p.m. in the area of Oak Avenue and Hampton Drive, police said in a press release. That's not far from Monitor-Merrimac Overlook Park.
When police arrived they found a man with multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at 8:38 p.m. His name was not released.
An investigation remained underway Wednesday night. Police did not provide any details about potential suspects in the case.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
