PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A 17-year-old boy was hurt following a shooting on Friday afternoon, the Portsmouth Police Department said.
Police responded to a call reporting a shooting in the 4000 block River Shore Road shortly before 1 p.m. When offers arrived, they found the boy suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to the hospital.
Police have not given an update on his current condition. There's also no word on any possible suspects or what may have led to the shooting at this time.
A Portsmouth Public Schools official said the shooting did not happen on school property. However, Churchland High School and Churchland Middle School were placed on an outside hold due to a shooting in the community, but the hold was lifted as of approximately 2:30 p.m. Dismissal had been held.
The shooting remains under investigation. If you have any information about this incident, call the Portsmouth Police Department at 757-393-5300, the Crime Line at 1-888-562-5887, or use www.p3tips.com to submit information anonymously.
