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Portsmouth fire department shooting – Suspect in custody for ‘shooting firefighter responding to call’

A FIREFIGHTER responding to a call in Virginia was gunned down.

Fire and rescue services responded to a call about downed wires just after 9pm on Monday evening, before a suspect started shooting.

From another view, @PortsmouthPD are questioning someone in the back or a cruiser.

No info on condition of those shot @WAVY_News pic.twitter.com/vaxWPBt9fx

— Brett Hall (@BrettHNews) June 29, 2021

One firefighter was rushed to hospital, where they are now in table condition.

Another civilian was also gunned down and rushed for help, however their condition is unknown.

The alleged shooter was taken into custody and an investigation is underway.

One person told News3 that they heard four gunshots, however that has not been confirmed by cops.


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