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Newport News Police investigate shooting that leaves one woman dead

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Posted at 3:55 PM, Oct 17, 2021
and last updated 2021-10-17 15:55:45-04

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Newport News Police are investigating a fatal shooting that took place Sunday afternoon.

Police say they received a call regarding a shooting in the 1200 block of 29th Street at 2:26 p.m.

When officers arrived at the scene they found a woman inside a residence who was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives and the Forensics Unit are currently investigating the circumstances of this incident.

This is a developing story.