Domestic — Portsmouth, VA — reported 2026-07-08

SUMMARY

A 38-year-old man was fatally shot by a police officer in Portsmouth after an hours-long standoff.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Domestic
  • Location: Portsmouth, VA
  • Date reported: 2026-07-08
  • Suspect: male, age 38
  • Victim(s): 1 (male, age 38)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • The incident occurred on July 5 at the corner of Pullman Avenue and Turnpike Road in Portsmouth.
  • Robert Nicholson, 38, had run into his ex-girlfriend with his car before driving to his home on Commonwealth Avenue.
  • A police standoff ensued, during which Nicholson threatened to take his own life and kill his roommate.
  • The standoff lasted for over an hour before a Portsmouth police officer fatally shot Nicholson.