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Portsmouth police investigating after fatal shooting, crash

Police in Portsmouth said they were investigating after a fatal shooting that involved a vehicle crash Sunday night.

By: Foster Meyerson

Posted at 11:35 AM, May 06, 2024

and last updated 2024-05-06 13:50:58-04

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Police in Portsmouth said they were investigating after a fatal shooting that involved a vehicle crash Sunday night.

Officers said they responded to reports of a shooting at around 10:30 p.m., in the 1100 block of Mt. Vernon Ave.

On scene, the officers said they found Zavier Tyrone Allen Johnson III, 28, with life-threatening injuries.

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Medics transported Johnson III to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact police at (757) 292-8536 or call the tip line at 1-999-LOCK-U-UP.