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UPDATE: Police identify man killed in Portsmouth shooting

Posted at 5:01 AM, Dec 05, 2014
and last updated 2014-12-08 10:08:35-05

Portsmouth, Va. - A man was killed and a woman was injured after they were shot in a car while driving down Effingham Street near Duke Street in Portsmouth shortly before 2:00 a.m. Friday morning.

The man, who was the driver, was pronounced deceased at the scene. He has been identified as 25-year-old Antonio J. Atkins of Chesapeake.

The woman was transported to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Her injuries are serious, but not considered life threatening, according to police.

Another man was inside the vehicle at the time of the shooting and he was not hurt.

Police do not have a motive or suspect at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Crime Line at 1-888-Lock-U-Up.