UPDATE: Fatal Shooting Investigation–300 Block Royal Springs Ct

Update at 11:45 a.m.:

In reference to the investigation below, the victim was identified as 33-year-old Sean William Lilly, of Newport News.

The circumstances of this incident remain under investigation, and no further information is available for release at this time.

Original release:

On Thursday, April 21, 2022, at approximately 1:41 a.m., Newport News Police responded to a report of a shooting in the 300 block of Royal Springs Ct.

When officers arrived at the scene, they found an adult male inside a residence. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The circumstances of the incident remain under investigation and there is no suspect information to release at this time. Anyone with information is asked to call the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP. You can also submit anonymous tips online at P3Tips.com.