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NEWPORT NEWS — A man found by authorities with at least one gunshot wound downtown was pronounced dead early Thursday morning.

Officers responded at approximately 11:48 p.m. Wednesday night to a report of a shooting near the intersection of Washington Avenue and 33rd Street. The man — who has not been identified — was taken to a nearby hospital where his death was confirmed after midnight, police said.

An investigation has been opened, according to a Newport News Police Department statement.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP or by submitting a tip online at P3tips.com .

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