HAMPTON, Va. — An 18-year-old is recovering after he was shot while he says he was walking on a Hampton road Sunday afternoon.
According to a Hampton Police spokesperson, they responded to a call for gunshots fired in the 200 block of Ivy Home Road at around 3:30 p.m. Then, while officers were responding to that call, another call was received reporting that a local hospital had received a walk-in shooting victim.
He was subsequently treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
According to the teen, was walking in the area of the 200 block of Ivey Home Road near the intersection with Kecoughtan Road when he was struck by gunfire which came from a passing vehicle.
Police didn't provide any suspect information or a description of the car believed to have been involved.
Anyone who has information that will assist police is encouraged to contact them 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.
