NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A man is dead and another is injured following a shooting on North Trellis Court in Newport News Sunday evening, authorities said.
The Newport News Police Department (NNPD) was alerted to the incident near Warwick Boulevard shortly after 5:30 p.m.
Police said there were two men shot at the scene who were subsequently taken to a hospital. One man, later identified as 21-year-old Zair Grenade, succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. NNPD said the other victim, who has not been publicly named, is expected to survive.
There's no word on the circumstances surrounding the shooting or any suspect information. An investigation is underway.
Anyone with information on the double-shooting is urged to call the non-emergency number at 757-247–2500. Anonymous tips can also be left at the Crime Line at 1-888-562-5887 or online here.