Newport News police seek leads on 2022 double homicide at Kiln Creek 7Eleven
Mar 23, 2025
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) -- The Newport News Police Department continues to seek information in reference to the June 2022 double homicide at the Kiln Creek 7-Eleven.
Owner, employee fatally shot inside 7-Eleven in Newport News
On June 15, 2022, Newport News police say they responded to
a suspicious situation at the 7-Eleven in the 1400 block of Kiln Creek Parkway.
Upon arrival, two men, later identified as 52-year-old Preyas Patel and 35-year-old Logan Edward Thomas, were found inside the convenience store with gunshot wounds. They were pronounced deceased at the scene.
Newport News police want to locate anyone who may have details regarding the incident. NNPD would also like to speak to tipsters who previously submitted information about the case.
Additionally, 7-Eleven Corporation is offering a $10,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest in this case. If anyone can identify a suspect or know anything about the incident, please call Det. Rogers at 757-928-4219. Tipsters cannot remain anonymous to receive the reward.
Anonymous tips can be submitted through the Crime Line by calling 1–888-LOCK-U-UP, online at P3Tips.com, or by using the P3Tips app. Crime Line tipsters may remain anonymous and are never required to testify in court. ...read more read less