Man stabbed to death by 20-year-old son in Newport News, police say
Newport News police identified the victim of a fatal stabbing that occurred on Thursday and arrested the man’s son as the alleged culprit.
Police responded to the 11100 block of Mintwood Place following a report of a stabbing at about 12:54 p.m. They found 50-year-old Horace Whack III of Newport News suffering from at least one stab wound. Whack died at the scene.
Joshua Whack, 20, who lived on the same block the stabbing occurred, was detained at the scene Thursday evening. He is charged with first-degree murder and use of a knife in the commission of a felony.
Police confirmed Friday that Joshua Whack is the son of Horace Whack III, and the stabbing is considered “domestic” in nature. Investigators are not looking for any additional suspects as of Friday morning.
Gavin Stone, 757-712-4806, gavin.stone@virginiamedia.com
