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Man dies after shooting in Portsmouth, police say

Portsmouth police say they responded to a call for a shooting and car crash in the 1100 block of Mt. Vernon Avenue Sunday just before 10:40 p.m.

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A man has life-threatening injuries after a shooting Sunday night in Portsmouth, police say.

Portsmouth police say they responded to a call for a shooting and car crash in the 1100 block of Mt. Vernon Avenue just before 10:40 p.m.

When officers arrived they found a man, 28-year-old Zavier Allen Johnson III, with life-threatening gunshot wounds. Johnson was taken to the hospital by medical where he succumbed to his injuries. 

Police did not release any other details about the incident. 

If you know anything that may help police, you're asked to call the Crime Line at 1-888-562-5887. You can also submit a tip online at P3Tips.com.

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