In the wake of the deadly shooting that occurred in New Boston on Wednesday, new details have emerged. Portsmouth Police have identified the shooting victim as Joseph Cales, 41, of New Boston. Police also identified the suspect as Gary Whisman, 54 of McDermott. After being questioned by Portsmouth Detectives, Whisman and a woman believed to […]
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