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Hampton shootout leaves man with life-threatening injuries

A man was seriously injured Saturday afternoon during a shootout in Hampton.

Hampton police were called about the shooting just before 2:45 p.m. in the area of West Mercury Boulevard and Gumwood Drive.

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When officers arrived, they found a man with injuries considered life-threatening, and he was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Investigators say two parties exchanged gunfire, and the man was hit.

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Police are still investigating the motive and circumstances of the shooting.

Anyone with information that will help investigators is asked to call the Hampton Police Division at 757–727–6111.

Jessica Nolte, 757-912-1675, jnolte@dailypress.com


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