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Suspects wanted in shooting at Kelly’s Tavern

Posted at 3:11 PM, May 11, 2015
and last updated 2015-05-11 16:26:37-04

Hampton, Va. – Hampton police are searching for suspects wanted in connection with a shooting that occurred on May 10, 2015.

At 1:36 a.m., police received a complaint in reference to shots fired in the 1900 block of Coliseum Drive, at Kelly’s Tavern.

While officers were investigating the initial complaint, Public Safety Communications was notified that there was one male shooting victim at the Sentara Careplex. He was treated for non-life threatening injuries, police say.

Police say that two unknown suspects were involved in a verbal altercation in the parking lot. Guns were displayed and gunfire was exchanged with one bullet striking the victim and multiple bullets striking vehicles in the parking lot, police say. The victim was not involved in the altercation and was driven to the hospital. There were no other injuries reported as a result of this incident.

There is no suspect information at this time.

Anyone with information that will assist police is encouraged to contact the Hampton Police Division at 727-6111 or the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.

Tipsters can also send an anonymous tip via text message to the Crime Line by texting “HAMPTONPDTIPS plus your tip” to 274637 (CRIMES). Crime Line callers remain anonymous and never appear in court. If a Crime Line call results in an arrest, the caller is eligible for a reward up to $1,000.