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Police identify man shot, killed near elementary school in Newport News

Officers are working to learn more about what led up to a deadly shooting on Lucas Creek Road in Newport News.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Officers are working to learn more about a fatal shooting Friday night that took place near Epes Elementary School.

Dispatchers confirmed a shooting took place in the 800 block of Lucas Creek Road and officers were sent there to check out the scene just before 8 p.m. 

Once they arrived, they found a 26-year-old man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene by medics. He was later identified as Angelo Strong of the 300 block of Kass Court in Newport News.

Newport News Police Department said that the investigation into this homicide remains ongoing.

As of now, we don't have details about a suspect.

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