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Police investigating after man shot on Buxton Ave. in Newport News

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Posted at 9:22 PM, Dec 14, 2021
and last updated 2021-12-14 21:22:31-05

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Newport News Police are investigating after a man was shot while in the 200 block of Buxton Avenue Tuesday afternoon.

Police responded to a report of shots fired in the area around 1:48 p.m.

When officers arrived on scene, they found a 42-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound.

The man was taken to local hospital for treatment for his injury, which is not believed to be life-threatening.

There is no suspect information at this time.

This shooting is still under investigation.

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