Hampton Police Investigate Two Separate Shootings
Key Questions
What happened in the two shootings investigated by Hampton police?
Hampton police are probing two separate shootings that occurred Thursday night, hours and miles apart. One at a seafood restaurant on Towne Centre Way injured three people, while the other resulted in one fatality. Both incidents involved known parties.
Did the victims and suspects in the shootings know each other?
Yes, police state that both shootings involved people who knew each other. The incidents are not believed to be random.
Why is the Hampton police department requesting $300,000 for lockers?
The request is part of police budget upgrades amid escalating local crime and safety concerns related to incidents like the recent shootings. It comes during an ongoing manhunt and investigation.
Police probing two shootings Thursday night hours apart/miles apart: Towne Centre Way seafood restaurant (three injured), plus one fatality elsewhere; known parties involved. Escalates local crime/safety amid manhunt and police budget upgrades like $300k lockers. Public tips urged; ongoing.