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Man, woman shot while sitting at picnic table in Hampton

Officers said the shooting happened on Egger Circle which is near Andrews and Nickerson boulevards on the edge of the Buckroe Beach section of the city.

HAMPTON, Va. — A man and woman were hurt after they were shot while sitting at a picnic table late Wednesday night.

Police said they received a call to a shooting around 11:39 p.m. in the 2000 block of Egger Circle. That's off of Nickerson Boulevard near the Buckroe Beach area.

Officers found a man and woman who had been hit by gunfire. They were both taken to the hospital with injuries not considered life-threatening.

Police said the two were sitting at a picnic table in the front yard outside a house when an unknown person began shooting at them.

The suspect ran from the scene toward Winfree Road.

Police are still investigating the motive and circumstances in the incident.

They do not have any suspect information at this time.

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. 

Tipsters can also send an anonymous tip at P3Tips.com.

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