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Man and 13-year-old girl shot in Portsmouth

Posted at 7:29 AM, Aug 20, 2016
and last updated 2016-08-20 09:59:13-04

PORTSMOUTH, Va. – Police are investigating after two people were shot Saturday morning.

Around 3:35 a.m., police and medics were called to the 100 block of Lexington Drive for a male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.

As officers were responding, a second call was received requesting medical assistance for a female with an apparent gunshot wound in the same area.

When officers arrived, they located a man and a 13-year-old girl, each with a gunshot wound to the leg.

Medics took the victims to a hospital for treatment. Both victims are expected to recover from their injuries.

Detectives do not have a motive or suspect information.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.