The Hampton Police Division is investigating a shooting that occurred on October 24, 2026, in Hampton, Virginia, the department said in its official release.
Source: Hampton Police Division
At approximately 7:44 p.m., Hampton Public Safety Communications received a report of a shooting near Lincoln Street and Kings Way. Officers responded and located a 45-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound, police said. Local television coverage also reported Hampton police investigating a shooting that injured a 45-year-old man.
Source: Local TV report via YouTube
Officers provided medical aid until members of the Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue arrived, police said. The man was then transported to a local hospital with injuries believed to be non-life-threatening.
What the preliminary investigation found
Police said their preliminary investigation revealed the man was walking in the 100 block of West Queens Way when he was allegedly shot by an unknown suspect. After the shooting, he walked to the intersection of Lincoln Street and Kings Way, where a passerby saw him and contacted police. The allegation about the unknown suspect has not been proven, and no suspect was identified in the release.
Detectives with the Hampton Police Division's Major Crimes Unit are actively investigating, police said, adding that detectives do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the community at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hampton Police Division at 757-727-6111 or the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP. Anonymous tips can also be sent through P3Tips.com, police said.