The Hampton Police Division is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect(s) in connection with an attempt maiming investigation that occurred on March 18, 2024.
At approximately 10:20 p.m., Hampton Public Safety Communications received a call for multiple gunshots fired in the 1300 block of Patrick Street. The preliminary investigation revealed, two Newport News detectives in an unmarked police unit, were following a wanted subject that led into Hampton. The suspect vehicle stopped in the 1300 block of Patrick St. when unknown suspect(s) exited the vehicle and shot towards the Newport News detectives. As a result, the police unit was struck multiple times however there were no injuries to the officers. The detectives returned fire and the suspect vehicle fled the scene.
At approximately 10:42 p.m., a 19-year-old Hampton man, walked into the Sentara CarePlex with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. It is unknown at this time if the two incidents are connected. The Hampton Police Divisions Major Crimes Unit is investigating both incidents.
If you or anyone you know has information that will assist police, they are encouraged to contact the Hampton Police Division at 757–727–6111 or the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP. Tipsters can also send an anonymous tip by visiting our secure tip form at P3Tips.com. Crime Line callers remain anonymous and never appear in court. If a Crime Line tip results in an arrest, the caller may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1500.00.