On August 17th, 2017 at approximately 9:57 p.m. Newport News Police were dispatched to the 7400 block of River Road in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival, they located an adult male victim, later identified as 27 year old Eric Blackshear of Newport News outside with a life threatening gunshot wound to the upper torso area. The victim was transported to a local area hospital for treatment and was pronounced deceased at 12:39 a.m. This is an active, ongoing, police investigation and we are asking for the public's assistance in locating the suspect(s) responsible. If you have information regarding this crime, please call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-562-5887). Remember, Crime Line callers may remain totally anonymous, are never required to testify in court and could be eligible for a cash reward if their information leads to an arrest.you recognize the suspect in this robbery, call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-562-5887). Remember, Crime Line callers may remain totally anonymous, are never required to testify in court and could be eligible for a cash reward if their information leads to an arrest.