A woman lost her life following a shooting in Newport News, Virginia, on Wednesday night, July 23, 2025. The incident occurred around 9:26 p.m. in the 600 block of Aqua Vista Drive, near King-Lincoln Park.

Newport News police were alerted to the shooting by a ShotSpotter gunshot detection system. Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered a woman outside, suffering from at least one life-threatening gunshot wound. Emergency medical services quickly transported her to a local hospital, where she was pronounced deceased shortly after.

The investigation into the shooting is ongoing, and police have not released the victim’s identity pending notification of her family. No suspect information has been made available at this time. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or submit an anonymous tip online at P3Tips.com.