HAMPTON, Va. — A person was killed and two more were hurt in a stabbing incident Friday night near the Hampton Coliseum during a Phish performance, police said.
In a release put out Saturday, Hampton police described this as an "isolated incident." They added that all parties involved were identified. Hampton police said a person of interest who fled the scene was found and detained nearby — police have yet to confirm whether this is the suspect in connection with this incident.
An increased police presence is expected to be near the Hampton Coliseum as Phish continues the next two shows for their three-night event, according to Hampton police.
Phish said they are "deeply saddened" by the incident in a post made on Facebook.
Police say around 9:30 p.m. on Friday, an argument between several people led to a large, violent altercation that left three people injured. One was taken to the hospital where they died; the second person was taken to the hospital — a third walked into the hospital with a laceration.
Hampton police told WTKR News 3 on Saturday that this incident happened near an unofficial merchandise booth in a parking lot outside the Hampton Coliseum. Video captured by WTKR News 3 on Friday did show police tape roping off this area.
This investigation is ongoing — Hampton police say they are continuing to interview witnesses so they can figure out next steps.
News 3 has reached out to police and will update this article as new information comes in about the investigation.
