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Man shot in leg, dies in Portsmouth

Investigators said the shooting happened shortly before noon in the 2000 block of Frederick Boulevard.
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PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WVEC) — Police say a man is dead after he was shot in the leg Wednesday morning.

Investigators said the shooting happened shortly before noon in the 2000 block of Frederick Boulevard. The victim, 46-year-old Maurice Darden, was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Police are now investigating this shooting as a homicide, but say they do not have a suspect or motive at this time.

No additional information is available. If you know anything about this shooting, you're asked to call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.

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