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PORTSMOUTH — Police officers are investigating a homicide that occurred Nov. 26 on Jefferson Street, according to a press release from the Portsmouth police.

At approximately 10:19 p.m. Nov. 26, Portsmouth police officers responded to a shooting in the 600 block of Jefferson Street, off Portsmouth Boulevard. A man had life-threatening injuries due to a gunshot wound. Police identified him as Darryl D. Ferguson, and he later succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital. He was 39 years old.

This is an active investigation and police did not release any additional information.

Police encourage anyone with information to contact the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or submit a tip online at at www.portscrimeline.com .

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