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Robert E. Artis

Case from Portsmouth, VA dated Jun 01, 2019

Victim Details

Robert E. Artis Jr.

Male

Black / African American

Portsmouth

VA

2019-06-01

28

Robert

E. Artis

07/08/2026

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In the early hours of a summer night in Portsmouth, Virginia, tragedy struck 28-year-old Robert E. Artis, Jr. On June 1, 2019, a shooting erupted in the 1100 block of Mt. Vernon Avenue, forever altering the lives of many. When the sound of gunfire subsided, four people were left with serious injuries. Emergency services were called to the scene around 1 a.m., and all four victims were rushed to a local hospital. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, Robert E. Artis, Jr., a male, succumbed to ...
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  • https://www.wavy.com/news/local-news/portsmouth/one-dead-three-injured-in-overnight-portsmouth-shooting/
  • WTKR.com: Portsmouth shooting leaves man dead, 3 people injured

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    Has anyone else been following the ripple effects of this case on the community? It’s such a tragi... ...Read More
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    I recently came across this story, and my heart goes out to the Artis family and everyone impacted b... ...Read More
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