PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Two teenagers are facing charges in Portsmouth after a shooting left a 27-year-old man seriously hurt on Monday night, police said.
The suspects, both of whom are 17, were charged with aggravated malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, shooting in the commission of a felony, prohibition of wearing a mask in public, use of a machine gun for crimes of violence, and possession of certain firearms by persons under the age of 18.
The Portsmouth Police Department said an investigation began around 9:30 p.m. when officers responded to the 900 block of Cambridge Avenue for a reported gunshot wound.
When officers got there, they found the victim with life-threatening injuries. Medics transported the man to a hospital to be treated.
Investigators later discovered that the shooting happened in the 2500 block of Oakleaf Place, which is less than half a mile from where the man was found.
The shooting remains under investigation. Anyone with information about what happened is asked to reach out to Portsmouth investigators by calling 757-393-8536 or the Crime Line at 1-888-562-5887. People can also use P3 Tips to submit a tip.