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Hampton man is dead after 'verbal argument' turned deadly, police say

At around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, Hampton Emergency Communications received a report of a shooting near 100 Woodland Road.

HAMPTON, Va. — A man is dead after a shooting in Hampton Wednesday night, says Hampton Police.

At around 11:30 p.m., Hampton Emergency Communications received a report of a shooting near 100 Woodland Road.

When officers arrived they found 26-year-old De'Quan Markel Studwell of Hampton suffering from gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The initial investigation revealed that the victim was in a verbal argument when the suspect shot the victim and fled before officers arrived.

The Hampton police released an update stating that they have arrested 21-year-old Jahmee Harris in connection to the homicide. He was charged with one count of 2nd Degree Murder and one count of Use of a Firearm in the commission of a felony. 

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