PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Police said they are investigating a shooting that left a man seriously hurt Wednesday morning.
Officers from the Portsmouth Police Department said they got a call just after 7 a.m. about someone who was shot in the 900 block of Randolph Street. That's located near the Harbor Square Apartments.
Police said they found a man suffering a serious gunshot wound when they arrived at the scene. He was taken to the hospital to be treated.
Detectives said information that was spread about the shooting taking place at I.C. Norcom High School was false. The incident happened about a mile away from the school.
Police have not provided any other details about the shooting or possible suspects at this time. If you know anything that can help with the investigation, you're encouraged to call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
Author's Note: The video below is on file from Sept. 15, 2021.