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Man dies after being shot in Portsmouth, police investigating

At this time, police haven't released any suspect information or any motive for why he was killed.
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PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Portsmouth Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a man dead Sunday. 

According to police, the shooting happened shortly before 3:45 a.m. on the 2900 block of Elm Avenue. 

When police arrived, they found a man who had been shot. He died at the scene. 

He's been identified as Javonte Martin, 29. 

At this time, police haven't released any suspect information or any motive for why he was killed. 

This is an ongoing investigation. If you know anything that can help police, call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or submit an anonymous online tip by clicking here.

You can also call the PPD Investigations Bureau at 757-393-8536. 

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