NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A search warrant is revealing new information about a 17-year-old shot while walking to a school bus stop in Newport News January 15.
According to the warrant, the teen was shot in the face and butt.
It also says he ran to a nearby home after being shot and that’s where police found him.
He told police he didn’t know who shot him.
As News 3 has reported, the shooting happened one day after two other teens were shot in the city.
Police said the two incidents are not related.
Police also said they are not related to two fatal shootings of teenagers a week apart in September 2024.
One of those teens was also walking to a bus stop when they were killed.
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A 17-year-old male was shot near a bus stop Wednesday morning in Newport News, according to police.
The shooting happened around 6:36 a.m. near the 600 block of Windsor Court. Police say they arrived at the scene where they found a young male suffering from a gunshot wound.
He was taken to a hospital to be treated for his wounds and is currently in stable condition, according to Newport News police.
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Police did not say what led up to the shooting and they have not said if they have suspects at this time.
The night before, two boys were sent to the hospital following a shooting in the area of Hickory Point and Warwick Boulevard, police say. After the shootings, Newport News Mayor Phillip Jones released a statement about the troubling teen violence in the city:
"“I am deeply concerned by the shootings that occurred last night and this morning involving juveniles in our community especially given the tragic incident that also involved a juvenile a few short months ago. While we are thankful there were no fatalities, these incidents highlight the urgent need to address violence amongst our youth.
While these were isolated incidents, they are a stark reminder of the challenges we face in keeping our city safe and ensuring that all our young people have opportunities for growth and education rather than resorting to violence.
We must all come together to ensure that our children grow up in a safe environment, one where violence has no place and where they can thrive without fear. City Council will continue to work tirelessly to create solutions to foster a stronger, more resilient community for all.
I am grateful to our first responders, and I assure our community that we are taking every step to ensure the safety and well-being of our youth. Anyone with pertinent information about these incidents is urged to contact law enforcement anonymously by calling the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-562-5887).”
Both incidents remain under investigation.
A News 3 crew went to the neighborhood but neighbors didn't want to talk in fear of retaliation.
News 3 spoke to BeBe Johnson, a Hampton Roads mother who says she’s going to continue waiting at bus stops with Newport News students.
“Parents shouldn’t be scared to send their kids to school in the morning,” Johnson said.
We first spoke to Johnson back in September after a 15-year old was shot and killedwhile waiting at a school bus stop.
She says that incident prompted her to start a parent group that she says waits at bus stops with students.
“I’ve been standing at the bus stop before the New Year started and going to continue doing it,” Johnson said.
