Actions

Officer shot multiple times in Portsmouth, suspect in custody

Posted
and last updated

PORTSMOUTH, Va. -- A female officer was shot multiple times in the 2500 block of Hickory Street in Portsmouth, according to police.

The call came in Monday around 2:45 p.m, affiliate WTKR reports.

The officer was taken to Sentara Norfolk General by ambulance.

According to Detective Misty Holley, the officer was on duty at the time of the shooting. There is no word on the extent of her injuries.

Holley also confirmed that they have brought a male teenager into custody.

Stay with CBS 6 for the latest on this developing story.

CBS6-News-at-4pm-and-Jennifer-Hudson-480x360.jpg

Entertainment

Watch 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' weekdays at 3 p.m. on CBS 6!

📱 Download CBS 6 News App
The app features breaking news alerts, live video, weather radar, traffic incidents, closings and delays and more.