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PPD: 1 dead, 2 injured after shooting on Jefferson Street; 1 in custody

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — One man is dead and two others are suffering from gunshot wounds following a shooting incident on Jefferson Street in Portsmouth.

On Sunday, Oct. 20, Portsmouth police responded to a report of a shooting in the 2300 block of Jefferson Street at around 5:30 p.m.

Upon arrival, officers found the victim suffering from a gunshot wound and transported him to a local hospital for treatment.

Torian Jamari Sexton (Courtesy of the Portsmouth Police Department)

Two other men involved in the incident were treated at a local hospital as walk-ins.

According to police, one of the walk-in victims, 44-year-old Danyelle Akoya Lee, died as a result of his injuries.

On Tuesday, police announced the arrest of 19-year-old Torian Jamari Sexton in connection with the shooting and homicide.

Sexton has been charged with one count of first-degree murder, two counts of aggravated malicious wounding and other firearm-related charges.

Portsmouth Police held a RESET walk Tuesday on Jefferson Street, trying to work with neighbors to reduce crime in that area and increase communication.

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.

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