NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A man is dead after a shooting in Newport News Tuesday afternoon.
The Newport News Police Department said officers called to the 2000 block of Roanoke Avenue just after 5 p.m. for a report of a shooting. That's where police found 18-year-old Ke’ron Bowles suffering from a gunshot wound.
Police said Bowles was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later. A police spokesperson confirmed Bowles attended Heritage High School.
Heritage High School's principal Dr. Earling Hunter sent a letter to families Wednesday morning sharing that the student was "tragically killed," and that "thoughts are with the students family at this time."
Counseling and emotional support services will be available at the school, according to the letter.
There is no word on any possible suspects at this time or what may have led to the shooting.
If you have any information that may help investigators, you're asked to call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP. You can also submit a tip online at P3Tips.com.