NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Police have identified 42-year-old Phillip Dewayne Murphy, Jr. as the man that was shot and killed on Chalice Court in Newport News late Saturday night.
Officers were called to the scene a little before midnight for a man suffering from a gunshot wound, according to a news release. Murphy was pronounced dead ten minutes after the initial call came in, police said.
A forensics unit was called to the scene and detectives are now canvassing the area to try and figure out what led to the shooting.
Police say there is no suspect information at this time, and that anyone with information should call 911, the police non-emergency line at (757) 247-2500, or the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
This is a developing story. Stay with News 3 for updates.
