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2 juveniles killed in shooting at Meadow View Townhomes in Newport News

Police presence at Newport News apartment
Police presence at Newport News Apartment
Posted at 11:24 PM, Aug 29, 2023
and last updated 2023-08-30 13:12:30-04

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Two juvenile males, ages 15 and 17, died after they were shot in Newport News, according to police.

There was a heavy police presence at an apartment complex in Newport News Tuesday night. The complex, called Meadow View Townhomes, is in the Newsome Park area.

Police say just after 9 p.m., they were sent to the 4900 block of Rochester Court in response to the shooting. At the scene, police say they found two juvenile males outside who had both been shot.

One juvenile died at the scene and the other juvenile died at a local hospital, according to police.

The department says there is currently no suspect information.

Anyone with information about the shooting is encouraged to leave a tip with the Crime Line by calling 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or by visiting P3TIPS.com.

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