Police chief calls recent gun violence “unacceptable” after fatal shootings

Portsmouth police are working to address a recent surge in gun violence after a deadly shooting Saturday that killed a 19-year-old man and injured a 5-month-old infant.

“When we have guns and disputes it ends in tragedy every single time,” Jenkins said.

The shooting happened on Towne Point Road when gunmen ambushed the victims as they arrived at their apartment complex, according to Police Chief Stephen Jenkins…

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