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Man suffers life-threatening injuries in Newport News shooting

Posted at 5:31 AM, May 24, 2019
and last updated 2019-05-24 17:01:31-04

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Police in Newport News are investigating a shooting that left one man with life-threatening injuries.

Officials say the shooting was in the 300 block of Lees Mill Drive and happened around 4 a.m.

The victim is a 33-year-old man from Williamsburg, and medics took him to a hospital for further treatment.

Police added that the victim had gotten into a fight with another man outside when he was shot.  Police reportedly have the suspect detained.

The investigation remains ongoing.

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