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Homicide suspect in custody after leading Newport News Police on chase into Hampton

Posted at 5:00 PM, Sep 13, 2019
and last updated 2019-09-14 13:13:19-04

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – The Newport News Police Department has a homicide suspect in custody following a vehicle pursuit Friday afternoon that made its way through multiple cities.

The call came in around 4:11 p.m.

After the suspect led police to Hampton, the chase returned to Newport News.

Police say Jamar Brown, wanted in connection with a Spruce Street shooting that left a man dead in August, was arrested and taken into custody.

This is a developing story.

Stay with News 3 for updates.