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Homicide investigation underway after man shot inside vehicle in Hampton

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HAMPTON, Va. - Hampton Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person or people responsible for a shooting that left a man dead Tuesday evening.

Around 6:15 p.m., dispatchers received a call in reference to a crash in the 200 block of Webster Street. When officers arrived on the scene, they found a male victim who had been shot inside a vehicle that had hit a residence.

The victim was pronounced dead on scene.

A preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was traveling in the vehicle on Webster Street when he was shot. His vehicle hit a power pole and two other vehicles before crashing into a home.

The motive and circumstances surrounding this incident remain under investigation, and there is no suspect information at this time.

If you or anyone you know has information that will help police, you are encouraged to contact the Hampton Police Division at 757–727–6111 or the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-562-5887). Tips may also be submitted anonymously at P3Tips.com.

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