Event Brief
Newport News Family Escapes Late Night Shooting
Filed: Apr 02, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Summary: A Newport News family narrowly avoided injury as gunfire struck their apartment, leaving them shaken and fearful.
WHO: Sabrina Parkerson and family
WHAT: Shooting incident at apartment
WHEN: Apr 02, 2026 at 2:55 AM ET
WHERE: Cottage Grove Apartments, Newport News, VA
WHY: Unclear motives behind the shooting
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