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Homicide leaves one man with fatal gunshot wounds: Portsmouth Police

Portsmouth Homicide
Portsmouth homicide
Posted at 9:43 AM, Jan 08, 2023
and last updated 2023-01-09 17:44:16-05

PORTSMOUTH, Va. – A shooting occurred on the night of Saturday, Jan. 7 leaving one dead, according to the Portsmouth Police Department.

Police say the homicide happened around 3:38 a.m. near the 2900 block of Elm Avenue. That's near Saint Paul's Cemetery.

When they arrived at the scene, police say they found an adult male with fatal gunshot wounds.

The victim has since been identified as 29-year-old Javonte Martin, according to police.

No details were released about any potential suspects.

This is a developing story.

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