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Man killed, woman injured in Newport News shooting

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WVEC) -- Police are investigating after a man was found shot dead in Newport News early Wednesday morning.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WVEC) -- Police are investigating after a man was found shot dead in Newport News early Wednesday morning.

Police say emergency communications received a call reporting gunshots heard in the area of Wedgewood Drive and Ross Drive around 12:27 a.m.

Upon arrival to the scene, officers found a 21-year-old Jordan Le'wil Stith, of Newport News, shot dead in the 100 block of Wedgewood Drive. Stith was shot in his collar bone and right wrist.

After shots were heard in the area, a vehicle was seen leaving the scene.

Authorities conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driving with no lights near J. Clyde Morris Boulevard and Harpersville Road.

According to police, the vehicle was carrying a second victim, a 19-year-old female, who was shot in her right leg.

The woman's injuries are said to be non-life threatening.

The two victims were reportedly at a house party on Ross Drive when gunshots were heard.

Police say there is no suspect information at this time.

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