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One man and one child were found shot on Chowan Drive, prompting an investigation, according to Portsmouth police.
Portsmouth police say they responded to a shooting on Monday around 5:12 p.m. in the 200 Block of Chowan Drive. Two male victims were found injured once officers arrived. Both victims were taken to a local hospital for treatment; their current condition was not released by Portsmouth police.
Portsmouth Police Chief Stephen Jenkins held a press conference last week regarding three previous deadly shootings that have occurred in 2026. He called these recent incidents “unacceptable.” To combat the violence, Jenkins says Portsmouth is partnering with community violence intervention programs like Portsmouth United. The initiative deploys nonprofits and violence interrupters into neighborhoods to work directly with residents…