HAMPTON, Va. — A birthday party turned violent in Hampton after police say someone shot a 19-year-old woman and damaged property on Tuesday night.
Police said a shooting was called in around 11:03 p.m. in the 400 block of Melville Road. Around that time, a 19-year-old woman walked into a hospital suffering from a gunshot wound.
Police said the victim was hit by gunfire outside a home where a large party was happening.
Multiple cars in the area were also hit by gunfire.
The woman returned to the home Wednesday afternoon, still in her hospital gown. She didn't want to say anything, but a family member told 13News Now the 19-year-old was celebrating her birthday.
Codi Walach lives a few doors down from where the shots rang out.
"I just ducked for cover, for my safety and my life," Walach said. "I was frozen and after I got over the fear I checked my animals and my property."
A bullet also hit one of Walach's cars. She said it's usually quiet on her street, until recently, when a family moved in a few doors down.
Now she, like many of her neighbors, are concerned.
"Normal neighborhoods are quiet and safe, and when that happened I was nervous and scared," Walach said. "It's going to force me to take more preventative safety precautions and be more vigilant."
Police said there is no suspect information. They are still investigating the incident.
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.
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