On August 4, 2023, at approximately 2:17 p.m., Newport News Police responded to a reported shooting in the 400 block of Nelson Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered 31-year-old Kevin Hughes suffering from a gunshot wound; he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Following an extensive investigation, authorities identified 30-year-old John Peden as a suspect in the homicide. Peden was arrested on November 5, 2023, and charged with second-degree murder, possession of a firearm by a convic
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