HAMPTON, VA — Hampton Police are asking for help after a man was shot in broad daylight while walking along Aberdeen Road.
Around 1:25 p.m. on February 20, a 58-year-old man was walking in the 1400 block of Aberdeen Road when he heard a loud noise. Moments later, he realized he had been shot. The injury wasn’t life-threatening, but police say it’s a serious crime and they need the public’s help.
The man was treated on the scene by Hampton Fire and Rescue and taken to the hospital. According to investigators with the Major Crimes Unit, the shooting appears to have been unexpected, and there’s still no information on who pulled the trigger—or why.
Police haven’t said whether they believe the shooting was random or targeted, and no suspects have been named.
If you were in the area that day or know something, even a small detail, police are urging you to call them at 757-727-6111.