At press time Monday evening, the Portsmouth Police Department was looking for a suspect in the shooting of Devin Cruz, 20, who reportedly was listed as having a Lucasville address.
According to Portsmouth Police Detective Sgt. James Charles, the suspect in the shooting is Sareth Phok, 18, of Portsmouth.
Witnesses say Cruz was shot Monday afternoon, allegedly during a verbal dispute with Phok on the 1200 block of Linden Avenue, just off U.S. 52.
Charles said witnesses called in the report to the dispatcher when they saw the victim get shot.
Cruz, who reportedly was shot in the chest, was taken to Southern Ohio Medical Center, Charles said.
A spokesperson at SOMC said Cruz was treated and released.
The Police Department said Phok should be considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information as to his whereabouts should contact the Police Department at (740) 353-4101.
Callers can remain anonymous and all calls are kept confidential.