Police in Newport News are investigating a shooting that caused an accident near Christopher Newport University.
According to police, officers responded to the scene for shots fired near the intersection of J. Clyde Morris Boulevard and Warwick Boulevard at about 3:30 p.m. Monday. When emergency services arrived, officers found a silver compact car overturned at the intersection. Police say a person inside the car had “at least one bullet wound” and was pronounced dead at the scene just before 4 p.m.
Another person in the car was taken into custody for questioning, police said. The investigation is ongoing. At about 4:30 p.m., university officials sent out text alerts saying there is no threat to campus. Southbound lanes on Warwick Boulevard between Sweetbriar Drive and J. Clyde Morris Boulevard have been closed for the investigation.
Eliza Noe, [email protected]
