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Michael Thomas L

Death by Force
Case Description
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On September 29, 2024, at approximately 12:30 AM, Portsmouth police responded to a shooting in the 600 block of Lancer Drive in Portsmouth, Virginia. Upon arrival, officers discovered 53-year-old Michael Thomas Marshall suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to save him, Marshall was pronounced dead at the scene by medics.

This tragic incident was part of a series of four separate shootings that occurred in Portsmouth within a three-hour span early that Sunday morning. ...Read More
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  • Daily Press: In 4 separate Portsmouth overnight shootings, 2 dead, police say
  • Man dead after shooting in Portsmouth | 13newsnow.com
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    Victim Details

    Michael Thomas L

    Male

    Black / African American

    Portsmouth

    VA

    2024-09-29

    53

    Michael

    Thomas L

    11/08/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Does anyone else find the timing of these shootings suspicious? It’s unsettling that Michael Thoma... ...Read More
    12/14/2024
    Has anyone else noticed the uptick in violence in Portsmouth lately? ? The shooting spree that tragi... ...Read More
    11/19/2024
    Hey everyone, I'm feeling really bad about the whole situation in Portsmouth and specifically with t... ...Read More
    10/11/2024
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