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Police identify teen killed in Newport News shooting on Arbor Court

Posted at 7:59 PM, Oct 09, 2012
and last updated 2012-10-10 11:34:04-04

According to police, at about 5:08 p.m. on Tuesday, police responded to a call for gunshots heard in the area of the 600 block of Arbor Court.

When officers arrived, they found an 18-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds to the face, back and arm.

The victim was transported to a local hospital. He was pronounced dead at 7:01 p.m.

The victim is identified as 18-year-old Malik Nigel Lewis, of Warwick, New York. He was staying with relatives in Newport News, police say. 

Residents in the area report seeing 3 to 5 males in the area and hearing 4 to 6 shots.

If you know anything, call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.