HAMPTON, Va. — The Hampton Police Department is looking for a suspect after a 17-year-old was shot and ultimately killed Wednesday.
Around 5:30 p.m., a caller reported a shooting at the Rally's on the 1000 block of West Mercury Boulevard, according to the HPD.
After a preliminary investigation, police say that the 17-year-old is an employee at the Rally's and was involved in a "physical altercation" with another male.
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The suspect shot the teen and left the scene, according to police.
The victim was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries where police say he later succumbed to his injuries.
Update to shooting investigation in the 1000 block of W. Mercury Blvd...the victim has succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital. There are no further details available at this time. https://t.co/VtsCqDHeo1
— Hampton VA Police (@HamptonVAPolice) November 23, 2023
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