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One dead in Newport News shooting; nearby schools placed on lockdown as precaution

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Police were on the scene of a homicide on 22nd Street and Chestnut Ave. in Newport News.

An officer notified Newport News dispatch about shots heard in the area and moments later, they received a call about a shooting.

A man has been pronounced dead at the scene.

Police have not released information about the suspects.

The victim has not been identified.

Stay with NewsChannel 3 for more information.

Magruder and Dunbar Elementary schools were placed on lock down as a precaution for a short period of time.

Apparently, there was at least one school bus unloading children at least a block away from the shooting.