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'Accidental' shooting injures juvenile on North Ave in Newport News: Police

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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A juvenile was rushed to the hospital following a shooting Sunday night.

Police said it happened just before 9:55 p.m. in the 800 block of North Avenue. Officers arrived to find a juvenile inside a home who had been shot.

The juvenile had life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

Police noted the shooting "appears to be accidental." Authorities said there are no suspects.

News 3 will provide updates when more information becomes available.