The Hampton Police Division is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect(s) in connection to a maiming that occurred on July 17, 2024.
At approximately 6:09 p.m., Hampton Public Safety Communications received a call in reference to a shooting in the 1300 block of Bethel Avenue. While en route, officers located the victim walking in the 100 block of Rip Rap Road. The victim, an adult male, was found to be suffering from a single gunshot wound, deemed non-life-threatening. The victim was transported to a local hospital by members of the Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue.
The preliminary investigation has revealed that the victim, who could not state his exact location, was walking in the area believed to be Easterly Avenue and Langley Avenue when he was shot by an unknown suspect(s). The victim then ran down the 1300 block of Bethel Avenue, seeking help.
This incident remains under investigation by members of the Hampton Police Major Crimes Unit.
If you or anyone you know has information to 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.