The Hampton Police Division is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects in connection with a weapon law violation that occurred on March 4, 2024.
At approximately 8:33 p.m., officers were dispatched to the Coliseum Crossing Shopping Center, located in the 1st block of Coliseum Xing for a gunshot complaint. Upon arrival, officers located two businesses and three vehicles that had been struck by gunfire. The preliminary investigation has revealed that the victims, a 17-year-old Newport News male and an 18-year-old Hampton woman, observed a group of known individuals in the parking lot. The male victim approached the group, at which time shots were fired, appearing to be towards the victim. Ross Dress for Less and Shoe Show Mega Store were struck as a result as well as the victims’ vehicle and two additional unoccupied vehicles. At this time, the victim is uncooperative with the investigation.
The motive and circumstances surrounding this incident remain under investigation by the Hampton Police Major Crime 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.