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2 Hampton schools on lockdown due to nearby shooting

Phoebus High School and and Moton Early Childhood Center in Hampton were on lockdown Wednesday due to a nearby shooting.
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HAMPTON, Va. (WVEC) -- Phoebus High School and and Moton Early Childhood Center in Hampton were on lockdown for a short time Wednesday due to a nearby shooting.

According to police, a man was shot in the leg around noon in the 300 block of E. Mercury Blvd. 

The victim was transported to the hospital. His injuries were not life-threatening.  Police said the suspect and victim know each other and they believe the incident was drug related.  

No suspects are in custody.

If you have any information contact Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.

 

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