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A 56-year-old Newport News man is receiving treatment after being shot in the elbow and buttocks area at the Aqueduct Apartment complex in Newport News on Thursday morning , officials said.  The incident occurred shortly after 2 a.m. when gunshots were heard on Giovanni Court inside the apartment complex , according to Newport News Master Police Officer Brandon Maynard .  The victim was approached by the suspect while sitting in his car. The suspect asked the man for what he had and words were exchanged before the suspect pulled out a gun and shot the man, police said. The victim was able to drive to a nearby hospital where police were called shortly before 2:10 a.m. He was later transferred to another hospital for treatment of his gunshot wounds. The victim's status is unknown at this time, Maynard said. Police said the suspect is a black male about 5-foot-11. The investigation is ongoing, Maynard said.  Anyone with information that can assist police is encouraged to call the a...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Thursday morning in Newport News. Shortly after 2 a.m., dispatchers received a call about gunshots being heard on Giovanni Court in Aqueduct. A few minutes later,  Newport News Communications received a call from a local hospital in reference to a gunshot victim. Police say that a 56-year-old Newport News man was sitting in his vehicle in the Aqueduct Apartment complex when an unknown black male approached . The victim reported that the suspect attempted to rob him and a verbal altercation occurred .  Police say the suspect then pulled out a firearm and shot the victim. The victim was able to drive to a nearby hospital where police were called. The victim was then transferred to another nearby hospital  for treatment of his gunshot wounds to his elbow and buttocks area. Police say that the victims status is unknown at this time.   Newport News Police say the only suspect information provided was a black ...