At approximately 6:21p.m., Public Safety Communications received a call in reference to a shooting in the 2000 block of Seldendale Drive. Officers responded to the area and located an adult male victim, who was suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital by members of the Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue to be treated for his injury.
The preliminary investigation has revealed that the victim and suspect were engaged in a verbal argument. After words were exchanged the suspect shot towards the victim, striking the victim.
The motive and circumstances surrounding this incident remain under investigation by members of the Hampton Police Major Crimes Unit.
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