Portsmouth, Va's Johnta Raeshawn Fields Obituary-Death News: Early morning shooting kills a 39-year-old Portsmouth man.

 39-year-old Johnta Raeshawn Fields, shot dead early Sunday morning on Chestnut Street, is mourned by the Portsmouth neighborhood.

After receiving reports of a shooting, officers were sent on April 5 at about 3:25 a.m. to the 2400 block of Chestnut Street, the Portsmouth Police Department claims. When authorities arrived, Fields was discovered shot. He was rushed for treatment at a nearby hospital, but sadly he later died from his injuries.

The shooting is being investigated as a homicide as of now, therefore police have not disclosed any further information about the events leading up to the incident or possible suspects. With officials pleading anyone with information to come forward to assist bring solutions to Fields' family and the neighborhood, the inquiry is still underway.

For his family members, who are grieving the loss of a loving family member, friend, and community member, Fields' sudden death has left a void. Local leaders as well as the Portsmouth Police Department have sent their condolences to the family, stressing the influence this sad occurrence has on the community.

The people of Portsmouth come together to honor the memory of Johnta Raeshawn Fields as the inquiry proceeds, recalling him for the good influence he left on those around him and the great sadness of a life cut far too short.