PORTSMOUTH POLICE OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING, MT. VERNON AVE

PORTSMOUTH, VA — On December 22, 2022, around 10:34 a.m. officers responded to a violent domestic incident involving the stabbing of a 65-year-old female, near the 500 block of Mt. Vernon Ave. While on scene, an officer-involved shooting occurred, and a 45-year-old male suspect was fatally wounded. The female victim’s injuries are life threatening and she is currently at an area hospital receiving treatment. The Virginia State Police are investigating the Officer-Involved shooting, while the PPD will continue to investigate the stabbing.

We urge those with information about this crime to contact the PPD Investigations Bureau at 757–393–8536. Or call the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP. You can also reach the Crime Line at **TIPS (**8477). Callers can also submit an anonymous tip through the Crime Line’s “P3 Tips” app or visit their website at www.portscrimeline.com. As always, Crime Line tipsters are never asked to give their name or required to testify in court. If a crime line caller’s tip leads to an arrest, or the recovery of drugs or stolen property they could be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.