HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — Two men are injured following a shooting Tuesday night in Hampton
According to police, officers were called in reference to a shooting just after 9 p.m. in the 900 block of Aberdeen Rd.
When they arrived on the scene, officers found a man suffering from a gunshot wound inside a vehicle. Police say there was another man inside the vehicle who had non life-threatening injuries from broken glass.
The shooting victim was taken to a local hospital with a life-threatening injury, according to police.
According to police, a preliminary investigation showed that the victims were leaving a gathering in the 700 block of Birch Avenue when someone fired a gun. The man was struck as well as an empty vehicle and a home.
The suspect left the scene before officers arrived. At this time, police say the motive for this shooting is unknown.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Hampton Police Division at 757–727–6111 or the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP. Tips can also be sent anonymously at P3tips.com.
*Correction: A previous version of this story stated that the shooting occurred on Aberdeen Rd., however, police say a preliminary investigation determined that the shooting occurred on Birch Ave.*
