NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Police say a man is facing several charges following a deadly shooting and crash that happened Thursday night in Newport News.
According to Newport News Police, officers were called to the 300 block of 73rd Street for a report of gunshots at about 7:53 p.m. They arrived to find a 40-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Wednesday, police identified the victim as Joel Anthony Davis Jr. of Huntington Avenue.
Police say a shooting suspect was fleeing the scene in a pickup truck as officers arrived and crashed into another pickup two streets down following a brief pursuit.
The suspect, later identified as 28-year-old Cortez Bumphus, was taken into custody and the driver of the other truck was not hurt.
Bumphus is charged with Murder 2nd Degree, Conspiracy, Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony, and Possession of Firearm by Felon. Police say additional charges are expected for the crash.
The case remains under investigation. If you have any information that may help police, you're asked to call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or submit a tip online at p3tips.com.
