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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.

Jamar Shaheem Brown. Photo Credit – Hampton Police.
Mark Edward Wilson is still on the run. Photo courtesy of Hampton Police.

This is an ongoing investigation. Stay with WAVY News 10 on air and online for updates.