Homicide Investigation — 36th Street

Update (June 23, 3:45 p.m.): The victim in this Sunday morning’s homicide on 36th Street has been identified as 34-year-old Wayne Hill of Hampton.

On June 23, 2024, at approximately 2:13 a.m., Newport News Police responded to a ShotSpotter activation in the 700 block of 36th Street. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to an area hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

There is no further information at this time and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information that can assist in the investigation is asked to call the anonymous Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP, submit a tip online at P3Tips.com or through the P3Tips app.

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