Saturday, April 13, 2013

Man Dies In Eastern Shore Virginia Shooting

MACHIPONGO, Va. (WAVY) - A man shot on the Easter Shore died early Saturday morning.

Northampton County Sheriff David Doughty Jr. said deputies responded to a shooting victim at the A&E Auto Repair at 8131 Sylvan Scene Drive just after 2 a.m.

Deputies arrived to learn a man who suffered a gunshot wound had been taken to Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital in a private vehicle.  When deputies arrived at the hospital, they learned that doctor's had pronounced the victim dead.

Doughty identified the victim as 23-year-old Jessie Leon Jordan of Cheriton. 

Doughty said witnesses reported the shooting happened during a party. Anyone with information should contact the Northampton County Sheriff's Office at 757-678-0458.

The case will be investigated as a homicide.

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