Suffolk man killed in Portsmouth

Published 10:58 pm Monday, April 25, 2011

Portsmouth police are investigating the murder of a Suffolk man in their city over the weekend.

Police received several 911 calls about 11:04 p.m. Friday, said police spokeswoman Jan Westerbeck. Callers first reported shots fired in the area of 1600 Atlanta Ave., and then reported a gunshot victim.

Responding officers discovered 33-year-old Larry Donell Washington dead on the sidewalk from apparent multiple gunshot wounds. Medics also responded and pronounced the victim deceased.

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Washington lived in the 6100 block of Bradford Drive in Suffolk.

Portsmouth police are following leads, but have yet to make an arrest or establish a motive for the shooting, Westerbeck said.

Anyone with information on the crime or the identity of the suspect is asked to call Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP. Callers to Crime Line never have to give their names or appear in court, and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

Those with information may also text the word Portsmouth, plus your tip, to 274637 (CRIMES), or go to www.portsmouthpd.us and click on the Crime Line link to enter your tip.