The Hampton Police Division is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in connection to a maiming that occurred on July 30, 2024.
At approximately 12:29 a.m., officers in the area of Armistead Avenue and Union Street heard several shots. As they were checking the area, calls for shots fired and a man down began coming into Public Safety Communications in the 300 block of Lincoln Street. Officers located an adult male victim lying in the grass in the 300 block of Lincoln Street. The victim was suffering from a gunshot wound to his back. Members of the Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue arrived and transported the male to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect approached the victim and exchanged words. The suspect then fired shots, striking the victim.
The motive and circumstances surrounding this incident remain 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.