Firefighters were called out to a report of wires down. When they arrived, someone opened fire. Author: 13News Now Staff Updated: 12:51 PM EDT June 29, 2021
PORTSMOUTH, Va. Police said Donald Parker, 44, has been charged after two people, including a firefighter, were shot in Portsmouth on Monday night.
The Portsmouth Fire Department said crews were on Surry Street after they received a report of downed wires. When units arrived, someone opened fire.
One firefighter was shot, along with a second person who was not a firefighter. Officials said the firefighter was taken to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.
Justin Arnold, Deputy Fire Chief - Operations, said in an email the department expected the firefighter to be released from the hospital as early as Tuesday morning.
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