PORTSMOUTH, Va. — UPDATE: The Portsmouth Police Department said a boy died after being shot on Cherokee Road Wednesday afternoon.
Investigators said he arrived at the hospital just after 3 p.m. He showed up with a life-threatening injury, which proved to be fatal.
A crime scene was found near the 1000 block of Cherokee Road, in the area of Manor High School. Police stressed that it was not on campus, and that school had already been dismissed for the day at the time of the shooting.
Police said investigators identified three suspects. Melvon Parker, 19, is charged with first-degree murder, use of a firearm, conspiracy to commit murder and firearm on school property.
Kwendale Glenn, 18, is charged with first-degree murder, use of a firearm, conspiracy to commit murder and firearm on school property. He was taken into custody on January 20.
The third suspect is a juvenile male who faces the same charges.
Authorities have not released the victim's name or age at this time. There's also no word on what may have led to the shooting.
The victim's next of kin was notified.
If you know anything that could help detectives, call the police department at 757.393.8536 or the Crime Line at 1.888.LOCK.U.UP.