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Suspect in custody after man shot dead in Hampton

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Posted at 6:09 PM, Jul 24, 2021
and last updated 2021-07-24 18:09:04-04

HAMPTON, Va. - Hampton Police are investigating a shooting that left one man dead Saturday afternoon.

Around 3:45 p.m., police received a call in reference to a shooting that just occurred in the 100 block of Bridgeport Cove Drive. When officers arrived they located a 38-year-old man who had been shot. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

According to the preliminary investigation, an altercation took place resulting in the shooting.

Investigators have identified a suspect and she is now in custody. Officials say it appears that the incident is domestic-related. The motive and circumstances surrounding this incident remain under investigation.

If you or anyone you know has information that will assist police, they are encouraged to contact the Hampton Police Division at 757–727–6111 or the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP. Tipsters can also send an anonymous tip by visiting our secure tip form at P3Tips.com. Crime Line callers remain anonymous and never appear in court. If a Crime Line tip results in an arrest, the caller may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.00.