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Police say deadly shooting in Hampton started as verbal argument

Officers said medics took Vondre Hobley, 34, to the hospital where he died. They arrested Christian Hill, 22, in connection to the shooting on Highland Avenue.

HAMPTON, Va. — An argument ended in a deadly shooting over the weekend, police in Hampton said.

The Hampton Police Division said officers were called to the 400 block of Highland Ave. a few minutes before noon on Saturday, September 4. That's just a few blocks from Armstrong Park.

Responders found 34-year-old Vondre Hobley with serious injuries. Hobley was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Investigators said this shooting likely started as an argument.

"The preliminary investigation revealed there was a verbal altercation in the street that turned physical and the victim was struck by gunfire. All parties involved remained on scene and are cooperating with investigators," a news release from the Hampton Police Division read.

Christian L. Hill, 22, of Newport News was taken into custody and charged with murder, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and shooting into an occupied dwelling.

Hill was in custody at the Hampton City Jail Monday.

The shooting remains under investigation. If you know anything that could help detectives, please call the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP. You can also submit a tip online at P3Tips.com.

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