The Hampton Police Division is currently investigating a shooting that occurred on May 28, 2024.
At approximately 12:10 p.m., Hampton Public Safety Communications received a call in reference to a shooting in the 100 block of Clyde Street. Officers located a seven (7) month old juvenile suffering from a gunshot wound. The juvenile victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The preliminary investigation is still ongoing, but this appears to be an isolated incident, and all parties involved have been identified. Another juvenile with an unsecured firearm accidentally shot the victim. Members of the Hampton Police Major Crimes Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident.
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.