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Hampton Police investigating man’s death as homicide

Posted at 10:33 PM, Aug 09, 2018
and last updated 2018-08-10 16:56:53-04

HAMPTON, Va. - The Hampton Police Division is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 300 block of Lincoln Street Thursday night, and they are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect(s) in connection with the incident.

The call came in at 9:59 p.m.

Upon arrival, officer located the victim, Samuel Elijah Hill, 33, of Newport News, suffering from gunshot wounds.

Hill was pronounced dead on scene.

His death is being investigated as a homicide.

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.