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    Police searching for vehicle connected to Mt. Vernon Ave. fatal shooting

    By Foster Meyerson,

    2024-06-12

    Portsmouth Police have released photos of a car they say is connected to a shooting that took place on May 5.

    The photos show a four-door silver sedan of unknown make and model. The vehicle has a rear non-rim spare donut tire on the driver's side.

    Detectives say anyone with information on this car or the owner should call the PPD (757) 755-4305 or 911.

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    On Sunday, May 5, Police said they were investigating after a fatal shooting that involved a vehicle crash.

    Officers said they responded to reports of a shooting at around 10:30 p.m., in the 1100 block of Mt. Vernon Ave.

    On scene, the officers said they found Zavier Tyrone Allen Johnson III, 28, with life-threatening injuries.

    Medics transported Johnson III to a local hospital where he died from his injuries.

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