PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Two suspects have been arrested and charged after a 23-year-old man was shot and killed on Wednesday.
In a press release, the Portsmouth Police Department said it responded to a shooting incident in the 1700 block of Palmer Street shortly before 4:45 a.m.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man, later identified as 23-year-old Quashawn Clark, who had been shot. Officials said he was in a vehicle that crashed into a house during the shooting.
He was taken to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators think the initial crime scene is near the 2100 block of Piedmont Avenue, not far from where Clark was found.
Hours after the incident, the Portsmouth Police Department announced 58-year-old Tony Hicks was arrested in connection to the shooting.
He has been charged with second-degree murder, use of a firearm by a felon, and distribution of narcotics.
Police also said they were searching for Thomas Lee Austin, 58.
Monday morning, officials said they'd arrested Austin. He was charged with second-degree murder, use of a firearm and possession of a firearm by a felon.
Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call 757-393–8536 or submit an anonymous tip through the Portsmouth Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP. You can also submit an anonymous tip through P3 Tips.