PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Family, friends, and members of the Portsmouth community are mourning the tragic loss of 33-year-old Antwan DeShawn Bell, who was killed in a shooting late Thursday night on Virginia Avenue.

According to authorities, officers responded at approximately 11:53 p.m. to reports of a shooting in the 1100 block of Virginia Avenue. Upon arrival, police found Bell suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officials confirmed that two additional individuals were also shot during the same incident and were transported for medical treatment. Their current conditions have not been publicly released. No suspect information has been announced, and the investigation remains ongoing.

The sudden and violent nature of Bell’s death has left his family and loved ones devastated as they come to terms with the tragedy. Friends and relatives describe a deep sense of shock and grief as the community struggles to process the loss.

In the hours following the incident, members of the Portsmouth community began sharing condolences and messages of support for Bell’s family. Many have expressed sorrow over the loss of a life taken too soon and concern for those still recovering from the shooting.

As investigators continue to work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident, loved ones are focusing on remembering Antwan Bell’s life and the relationships he built. His passing has left a lasting impact on those who knew him.

Though his life was cut short, Antwan DeShawn Bell will be remembered by family and friends for the moments they shared and the memories they will forever cherish.

May he be remembered with love, honored in memory, and rest in eternal peace.