NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Police say a Newport News man is dead and a suspect has been arrested following a shooting that happened early this morning.
Newport News police found a man suffering from a gunshot wound and lying in front of a building in the 700 block of Waterfront Circle, near King-Lincoln Park Fishing Pier, just after 1 a.m.
He was taken to the hospital with a life threatening injury, where he died.
The victim has been identified as 39-year-old Ashford Aaron Carter.
30-year-old Quashawn Lamonte Cooper was arrested with the help of citizens and technology, police say.
His charges are pending.
News 3 will update you as we learn more.
