NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The victim of a homicide that occurred on Sunday, November 27 has been identified as 31-year-old Newport News resident Shawn Grayson, according to the Newport News Police Department.
25-year-old Jayquan Phillips from Newport News has been arrested and charged with murder, shooting into an occupied building, assault, possession of a firearm by a felon and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, said the department.
At 11:49 p.m. on November 27, officers were made aware of a shooting on the 900 block of 37th Street. At the scene, officers located an adult male, who has since been identified as Grayson, who had been shot. He was pronounced dead at 11:56 p.m.
Following Phillips' arrest, police said the department is not looking for other suspects.
This is an ongoing investigation. Stay with News 3 for updates.
