Jamir Barnes was 20 when he was killed in a shooting in Portsmouth, Virginia. In the early morning hours of December 27, 2022, Barnes was found with fatal gunshot injuries in the parking lot of the Sterling King Apartments on Washington Street and was pronounced dead at the scene after police responded to reports of gunfire.

Residents described a heavy exchange of gunfire, estimating 20 to 30 shots and saying the sounds suggested two different weapons were used. Bullet damage was left across car windows and apartment walls, and some rounds went through the kitchen of a nearby unit, narrowly missing occupants.

No suspect information or arrests have been released and the Portsmouth Police Department is asking anyone with information to come forward.

If anyone heard or saw anything in the Sterling King Apartments area that night, can you share what you know with investigators?