A 17-year-old girl was killed in Portsmouth. Police are asking the public for leads.

PORTSMOUTH — Police turned to the public Friday for help finding the person who shot and killed a 17-year-old girl in August.

In the afternoon Aug. 5, Lamyricle Lee was walking to a store with friends when a vehicle stopped in front of them in the 2500 block of High Street, police said in a news release.

The driver fired numerous shots, hitting Lee, who later died at a hospital. Police previously had not identified Lee by name or provided details about the shooting.

A 24-year-old man also was shot and was treated for his injuries.

Detectives “are asking the community for help to get justice and closure for Lamyricle and her family,” according to a news release.

Police are asking anyone with information to call detectives at 757-393-8536 or the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP. Tips also can be submitted online at www.portsmouthcrimeline.com or through the P3 Tips app.

Margaret Matray, 757-222-5216, margaret.matray@pilotonline.com