NEWPORT NEWS, VA (3-minute read) – Two individuals were fatally injured, and a third remains hospitalized following a domestic-related shooting incident in Newport News on Wednesday evening.

Police received a distress call at approximately 7:20 p.m. and arrived at a residence on the 700 block of 16th Street, where they discovered three gunshot victims. The deceased were later identified as Tracey Williams, 54, and Dalontae Taylor, 25, both residents of the address.

Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew described the event as stemming from a “family argument” that escalated tragically. At the scene, Williams, who was in a relationship with Taylor’s mother and not related to the other men, reportedly returned to the home after a brief departure and resumed the argument, during which he brandished a firearm and opened fire. Taylor responded in self-defense, resulting in both individuals and Taylor’s brother being struck by bullets.

As the investigation continues, authorities are not searching for additional suspects, indicating that the incident was isolated to the household.

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