The Hampton Police Division is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in connection with a homicide that occurred on January 22, 2024.
At approximately 7:16 p.m., Hampton Communications received a call for multiple shots fired in the 300 block of Michigan Drive.
While shift officers were responding to the area of Michigan Drive, a second call was received in reference to a vehicle in a ditch in the area of LaSalle Avenue just north of Armistead Avenue. Upon arrival officers located the victim, a 17-year-old male, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds in the vehicle. The victim was transported to a local hospital by members of the Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue with a life-threatening injury. While at the hospital the victim succumbed to his injuries.
The preliminary investigation revealed the victim was in the 300 block of Michigan Drive when he was struck by gunfire. The victim fled the scene traveling northbound on LaSalle Avenue where he lost control of the vehicle and drove into a ditch. There is no suspect information to be disseminated at this time. The motive and circumstance surrounding this incident remain under investigation by detectives from the Major Crimes Unit.
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.