PORTSMOUH, Va. — Portsmouth police are investigating after a man died in an overnight shooting.
Police say around 1:15 a.m. on Tuesday, October 17, they received a call for shots fired and a vehicle crash. At the scene, located in the 4700 block of Viola Terrace, they found an adult man who had been shot.
The man has since been identified as 29-year-old Zachary Caldwell. Police say Caldwell was pronounced dead on scene.
Detectives have charged 29-year-old Cody West in connection to the homicide.
West has been charged with aggravated murder in the principal second, use of a firearm in commission of a felony, shoot, cut or stab with intent to maim, firearm by a felon, wearing a mask in public, shooting across road or in street and reckless handling of a firearm.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police at 757–393–8536. You can also leave an anonymous tip with the Crime Line by calling 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
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