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Newport News CARE Walk for man found fatally shot inside vehicle canceled

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Newport News Police planned to join the community Wednesday in a walk to show care and support to the family of a man who was fatally shot Tuesday evening.

On Tuesday around 10:50 p.m., police responded to a shooting in the 5600 block of Arlington Avenue.

When police arrived they found a man inside a vehicle suffering who had been shot.

31-year-old Keian Meusa was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation remains ongoing.

On Wednesday at 4 p.m. a Community Awareness, Reconnection & Education (C.A.R.E.) support gathering was scheduled take place in South Precinct.

However, police announced the walk was canceled.

Officers, citizens, city departments and community partners would have gathered in the area of Cottage Grove Apartments to show care and support for the family of the victims involved and the community.