Portsmouth Police Hunt Three Armed, Dangerous Suspects in Dollar General Robbery Shooting

Three suspects who robbed a Dollar General in Portsmouth, Virginia and shot a man in the process remained at large as of Wednesday, with police warning the public that all three should be considered armed and dangerous.

Portsmouth Police Department confirmed the search was ongoing three days after the armed robbery turned violent, leaving one man injured. Authorities have not released the victim's name, condition, or the precise address of the Dollar General store involved.

Local broadcast video captured the chaotic scene and showed suspects fleeing the store following the robbery and shooting. Beyond the broad characterization of "armed and dangerous," police have not publicly released physical descriptions, suspect names, ages, or images in the available reporting.

The case reflects a pattern playing out at dollar-store chains across the country, where small crews of employees, late hours, and high cash volume have made locations persistent targets for armed robbery. Dollar General, which operates more than 20,000 stores nationally with lean staffing models, has faced scrutiny in multiple states over whether its workplace conditions expose workers to preventable danger.

In Portsmouth, investigators are asking anyone with information about the three suspects to contact the department. Anyone who spots individuals matching the description should call 911 rather than approach them, given the armed and dangerous designation.

No arrests had been reported as of Wednesday.