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Newport News Police investigate after teen shot

Posted at 3:02 PM, Jun 01, 2016
and last updated 2016-06-01 15:24:47-04

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Police are investigating after finding a 17-year-old with a gunshot wound Wednesday afternoon.

Officers were in the area of the 600 block of Ridley Circle around 1:30 p.m. when they heard gunshots.

The officers located a 17-year-old boy who had been shot.

The teen was taken to a hospital where he is expected to recover from his injuries.

According to police, the teen is not cooperating with their investigation.

The only suspect description is a tall and thin black male wearing all dark clothing.

If you have any information about this incident, call Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UPSM.