Man Questioned In Fatal Portsmouth Shooting

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio—A 43-year-old man was shot and killed in Portsmouth Thursday morning.

Officers were called to the 1200 block of 4th Street shortly after 2 a.m. on a report of a shooting.

Upon arrival, officers found Carl Eugene “Gene” Smallwood, of Greenup, Ky., suffering from a gunshot wound.

He was transported to Southern Ohio Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

An autopsy was scheduled for later Thursday.

Police questioned 35-year-old Christopher Hutchins in connection with the case, but no charges have been filed.

Portsmouth police continue to investigate the shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 740-353-4101. All callers can remain anonymous.

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