PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Police say a man died following a shooting in Portsmouth overnight.
According to Portsmouth police, officers were sent to the 600 block of Washington Street just before 1 a.m. Tuesday regarding reports of gunshots fired.
When they got to the scene, officers found 20-year-old Jamir Barnes, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
On December 5, officers responded to Bay Area Movers Inc., located on Victory Court, for a report of a stolen vehicle. Detectives believe the vehicle theft could be connected to this incident.
On January 10, investigators said they were still looking for a white Ford Transit Connect van with a missing back passenger hubcap. Investigators believe the white van may be associated with a locksmithing company.
Police are also attempting to identify an unknown suspect who was driving a stolen 2015 silver Jeep Cherokee. He’s described as a man who was wearing black pants with white writing on the sides, a “The North Face” hoodie and a white beanie.
If you have any information about this case, you can submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-888-LOCK-U-UP, downloading the P3 tips app to a mobile device, or visiting www.P3tips.com and submitting a tip.
Continue to check WAVY.com for updates.
