HAMPTON, Va. — A man walked into a hospital with a gunshot wound he said he received while driving, and police in Hampton are investigating.
According to a spokesperson, their emergency dispatch received a call at around 3:15 a.m. reporting that a man had walked into a local hospital with a gunshot wound that was not considered life-threatening.
Police say their preliminary investigation has determined that the victim was driving on West Mercury Boulevard in the area of the I-64 on ramp when an someone began shooting from a passing vehicle. The victim was struck as a result of the gunfire.
The spokesperson said the motive and circumstances surrounding this incident remain under investigation and they currently have no suspect information.
If anyone knows any 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.
