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Toddler in critical condition after Portsmouth shooting, police say

The shooting happened near the 2800 block of Deep Creek Boulevard, according to the Portsmouth Police Department.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A 2-year-old boy is in critical condition after a shooting in Portsmouth Wednesday night.

The shooting happened near the 2800 block of Deep Creek Boulevard around 9:40 p.m., the Portsmouth Police Department said. The police department didn't share information about what led to the shooting.

The boy was taken to a hospital and is undergoing treatment. Police said it is investigating what happened.

Anyone with information about what happened can reach out to Portsmouth investigators at 757-393-8536 or call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.

People can also submit an anonymous tip through P3Tips or visit the Crime Line's website.

Crime Line tipsters aren't asked to give their names or required to testify in court. If a tip leads to an arrest, the recovery of drugs or stolen property, tipsters could get a cash reward of up to $1,000.

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