PORTSMOUTH, Ohio — The Portsmouth Police Department has arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with a homicide that occurred on Wednesday, May 31.
At approximately 4:49 p.m., Portsmouth Dispatch 911 received a call of a shooting at 1534 9th Street. Officers arrived on the scene to find a 17-year-old male victim who had been shot. The victim was transported to Southern Ohio Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.
The Portsmouth Police Investigations Bureau responded to the scene and processed the crime scene. Witnesses were interviewed and a suspect was identified. Officers then responded to 1620 6th Street and located the suspect hiding in an abandoned burnt building. The suspect was arrested, processed, and lodged in the Scioto County Jail.
The suspect has been identified as Antonio Blake Milar. Milar has been charged with murder.
This is an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Portsmouth Police Department.
