Police investigate shooting

Published 11:25 am Sunday, April 28, 2019

Suffolk Police are investigating a shooting that occurred late Saturday.

Police were notified of gunshots in the area of Haskins Drive around 11:37 p.m., according to a city press release.

At 11:39 p.m., police and firefighters also responded to a single-vehicle accident at Portsmouth Boulevard and Suburban Drive, the release stated. The adult male driver of that vehicle was found to be suffering from a gunshot wound along with injuries from the accident.

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The man was taken by ground ambulance to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, the release stated.

The shooting and accident remain under investigation, and no additional information is available, the release stated.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP. Tipsters can also submit tips by going to www.p3tips.com or by visiting the Suffolk Police Department website at www.suffolkva.us/spd and looking for the Suffolk Crime Line link. Tipsters never have to give their names or appear in court and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.