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Newport News Police investigate deadly shooting

Posted at 9:16 PM, Nov 24, 2017
and last updated 2017-11-27 10:45:16-05

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – Police are investigating a homicide Friday night.

The incident happened around 8:15 p.m. in the first block of Prince William Road and Richneck Road.

Police said a man suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead en route to the hospital.

He has been identified as 34-year-old Corey David Hunter of York County.

Detectives say the victim was in a fight with another man who is believed to be the shooter and is being held on unrelated charges at this time.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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