Preliminary Hearing Continued in Portsmouth Elliott Avenue Shooting Case

Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, October 16, 2026 —

A preliminary hearing for a man charged in a September shooting on Elliott Avenue in Portsmouth has been continued to a later date. The new hearing date was not provided in the available information.

The information identifies the case by the street where the shooting occurred and the month in which it happened, but it does not specify the year. It also does not identify the man, describe the charge, or provide details about the shooting.

No reason was given for continuing the hearing. The court where the case is being heard and the date of the original hearing were not included in the information provided. It is also unclear whether the later date has been set or is still pending.

The available details do not state whether anyone was injured, whether any other people were charged, or what evidence or statements may be presented in the case. No information was provided about the man’s plea or any previous court proceedings.

As a result, the confirmed development is limited to the hearing’s continuation. Further details about the rescheduled date, the case and the circumstances of the September shooting were not provided.

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