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23-year-old charged with shooting, killing his father in Hampton, police say

Police on scene of 700 block of Hemlock Ave. after deadly Hampton shooting
Police on scene of 700 block of Hemlock Ave. after man killed in Hampton shooting
Police on scene of 700 block of Hemlock Ave. after deadly Hampton shooting
Hampton homicide - 700 block of Hemlock Ave.
Posted at 10:38 PM, Jan 19, 2023
and last updated 2023-07-27 18:01:37-04

HAMPTON, Va. — A 23-year-old man has been arrested after police said he shot and killed his father early Thursday morning in Hampton.

It happened just after 4:25 a.m. at a home in the 700 block of Hemlock Avenue, police said. When officers got to the scene they found 65-year-old Elliot Tubbs in a home with multiple gunshot wounds. He died at the scene.

Later Thursday night, police announced they arrested James Tubbs, Elliott's son, on charges that include first-degree murder.

Police said the incident is domestic-related, and the motive is under investigation.