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Man shot to death on Chestnut St. in Portsmouth

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Posted at 10:46 AM, Mar 18, 2024
and last updated 2024-03-18 10:46:01-04

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A man died in an overnight shooting on Chestnut Street this weekend, according to Portsmouth police.

Officers went to the 2400 block of Chestnut St. just after 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 17, police say.

There, officers found a man who had been shot, police say. Medics say he died at the scene.

Police identified the man as 29-year-old Damarcus Dildy.

Portsmouth police are now investigating the shooting. Anyone with information is asked to call 757-393-8536. You can also leave a tip with the Crime Line by calling 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.

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