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Man fatally shot on Maple Avenue in Portsmouth, police say

The shooting happened in the 1400 block of Maple Avenue, which is near Elm Avenue and Duke Street.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A man who was shot in Portsmouth Monday night has died from his injuries, police said.

The shooting happened in the 1400 block of Maple Avenue, which is near Elm Avenue and Duke Street. According to the Portsmouth Police Department, officers responded around 7:20 p.m. Monday after gunfire was reported.

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Responding officers found a man, later identified as Carlton Jermaine Sherrod Jr., with gunshot wounds. Medics took him to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

Police didn't say what led to the shooting or if there are any suspects.

Anyone with information that could help investigators can call the Portsmouth Police Department at 757-393-8536 or the Crime Line at 1-888-562-5887. People can also use P3 Tips online to submit a tip.

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