NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — 13News Now uncovered a sharp increase in the number of Newport News kids who were shooting victims in 2025. On Friday, the police chief weighed in.
According to a public records request, 14 kids were shot this year, compared to four child victims in 2024. That’s a 250% increase.
“I don’t want people to think there’s individuals running around and juveniles are getting shot in our city,” said Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew in an interview with 13News Now…