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Portsmouth Police: 14-year-old shot near Frederick Boulevard, car crashed on way to hospital

Once the car crashed, a different civilian vehicle took the victim to a local hospital. The 14-year-old's injuries were not considered life-threatening.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Portsmouth Police said a 14-year-old child had sustained a gunshot wound to the upper body near the 2600 block of Frederick Boulevard just after 3 p.m. Thursday.

A spokesperson for the department said someone (not an ambulance) was taking him to a hospital when their car crashed, on Elliot Avenue.

Then, a different civilian vehicle took him the rest of the way.

The 14-year-old's injuries were not considered life-threatening. 

Police did not share any other information regarding the circumstances of the shooting. They didn't say if they were looking for a suspect in the case.

This story will be updated when more details about the situation become available.

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