Man dies in shooting

Published 9:11 am Saturday, February 6, 2021

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One man died in a shooting just after midnight on Saturday.

The shooting happened in the 600 block of East Washington Street, according to a city press release. It was reported at 12:07 a.m.

Officers arrived on the scene and found an adult male victim suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Following medical assessment and treatment by Suffolk Fire & Rescue personnel, the victim was taken by ground ambulance to an area hospital. He later passed away at the hospital as a result of his injuries.

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The victim has been identified as Diamonta Christopher Price, 25 of Suffolk.

The incident remains under investigation. No additional information is available for release.

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.