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Man dies after shooting at Newport News apartment complex; Suspect charged with first-degree murder

NN 100 block of Warks Crescent apartment complex shooting (March 23)
NN 100 block of Warks Crescent apartment complex shooting (March 23)
NN 100 block of Warks Crescent apartment complex shooting (March 23)
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Newport News Police are investigating a deadly shooting in the 100 block of Warks Crescent Monday night.

Dispatchers received a call about a shooting in the area at 10:53 p.m.

When officers arrived on scene, they found a man, identified as 18-year-old Jaqui Kameel Love, in the parking lot suffering from gunshot wounds. He was declared dead on scene.

After further investigation, warrants were served on 20-year-old Williamsburg man Mickey Robert Smith for first-degree murder and using a firearm in commission of a felony.

While officials haven't identified the place of the shooting, Google Maps lists the address as the Parkside at Charles Street apartment complex.

There is no further information. A court date for Smith has not been set.

If you have any information that can help police, you are asked to call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-562-5887).

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