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Police: One person dead in shooting in Portsmouth

Police received several calls of gunshots heard near the 1900 block of Redgate Drive. Portsmouth man Karlsten Baines, 25, was found dead from a gunshot wound.
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PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Update 4/14/2020: Police have identified the victim as Karlsten Baines, 25, of Portsmouth.

Portsmouth police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead on Thursday night.

Police received several calls around 11:28 p.m. of gunshots heard near the 1900 block of Redgate Drive.

Officers found a man with a gunshot wound to the torso.

Medics arrived and pronounced the man dead at the scene, police said.

Detectives are continuing to investigate this shooting incident. 

Police are asking anyone with information about this case to call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP. 

Submit online tips at www.portsmouthcrimeline.com.

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