NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – A police pursuit that went through parts of Newport News and Hampton Friday evening ended with the arrest of a local homicide suspect.
A Newport News police dispatcher confirmed the pursuit began near Denbigh Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue at 4:15 p.m. then moved into Hampton.
Newport News Police spokesperson Kelly King confirmed their officers were involved in a vehicle pursuit of a suspect out of Hampton.
The pursuit concluded in the 12000 block of Jefferson Avenue Friday afternoon, and police arrested Jamar Shaheem Brown after the incident.
A second man connected to the incident, Mark Edward Wilson, is still being sought by Hampton police.
Hampton officials confirmed to 10 On Your Side the Brown was wanted in a homicide.
This is an ongoing investigation. Stay with WAVY News 10 on air and online for updates.