Fugitive murder suspect sought in newport news cold case

Fugitive Murder Suspect Sought in Newport News Cold Case

February 12, 2024

Newport News, VA – The Newport News Police Department (NNPD) is actively seeking new witnesses and leads in a homicide investigation dating back to December 30, 2021. At around 8:30 p.m. on that day, police were called to the scene of a shooting on the 1200 block of 32nd Street, where they discovered two individuals outside a residence with gunshot wounds.

One of the victims, 24-year-old Occoneechee Meechee Jr. of Newport News, tragically succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital. In an effort to advance the investigation and bring justice to the victim and his family, the NNPD is reaching out to the public for any information related to this crime.

Detective Rogers is the case agent assigned to this investigation and can be contacted directly at 757-928-4219 or via email at rogersal@nnva.gov. Additionally, individuals wishing to provide information anonymously can do so through the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or online at P3Tips.com. It’s important to note that tipsters who contact the Crime Line are not required to testify in court and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,500 if their information leads to an arrest.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton

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