Man killed, woman injured after domestic-related shooting in Newport News, police say

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A man has died after an early morning shooting on Thursday that Newport News police say was domestic-related.

Officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of 30th Street at around 1:55 a.m. When they arrived, they found two victims inside the house.

A woman was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

A man was seriously hurt after the shooting. He was taken to a local hospital, where he later died, according to police. He has been identified as 56-year-old David Parks.

Police say the incident appears to be domestic-related, but have not released any information about the relationship between the two people shot.

No information about a suspect has been released.

Yugonda Sample-Jones, CEO of the East End Civic Association, said the news was difficult to hear.

"I was heartbroken. It was definitely heartbreaking to hear two people were shot."

Sample-Jones said she wishes more had been done to prevent the shooting.

"My mind goes to what resources did they not receive in time before that 2 am hour hit."

"Domestic violence — and I can say this because I've been a victim of domestic violence, I call myself a victor — but there are signs well ahead of time. What I just want people to understand is that there are resources out here to help with conflict resolution, with parenting lessons."

Sample-Jones said the shooting is also a reminder of how beneficial it is for neighbors to know each other.

"I hope this encourages more of my neighbors, more of the community to stand up, get involved, ask your neighbors what's going on and know who your neighbor is."

Newport News police are continuing to investigate the shooting.

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