NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Newport News Police are investigating a shooting near the 100 Block of Ottis Street that left one woman dead.
Around 3:34 pm, officers were dispatched to the 100 Block of Ottis Street in response to the shooting.
Police say they located a woman who had been shot. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
The death has been ruled a homicide and police say they believe it was domestic.
The search for the homicide suspect led to an exchange of gunfire between officers and the suspect in the area of Madison Avenue. Three people, including an officer and the suspect, were injured as a result.
This is an ongoing investigation. If you have any information please call 911 or the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK- YOU-UP (1-888-562-5887). Or submit a tip online at p3tips.com.
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