HAMPTON, VA — Hampton police have identified two people killed in a double-shooting Tuesday morning.
Police say around 1:02 a.m., public safety received a call regarding a shooting in the 400 block of Alleghany Road.
When officers arrived, they found Benita J. Mozelle, 42, of Hampton, and Troy L. James, 26, of Newport News suffering from gunshot wounds in the street.
Both victims were pronounced dead on the scene by Hampton Fire and Rescue, according to police.
Double Homicide Investigation 400 block of Allegheny Rd. One adult male and female victim located at the scene. Press release forthcoming. pic.twitter.com/Egqxp5Qd8B
— Hampton VA Police (@HamptonVAPolice) May 16, 2023
Authorities did not immediately provide details about the relationship between the two victims.
They say their preliminary investigation reveals that a verbal altercation occurred, then escalated into a physical altercation. During the altercation, the suspect discharged a firearm, resulting in the two victims being struck, according to Hampton police.
One neighbor who did not want to be identified said she heard the gunfire.
"I didn’t really think anything of it, because I didn’t hear any screaming or any sounds afterward, so I just kind of went back to bed," the neighbor explained. "Then we woke up about 2:00 or 2:15 with the police at our door."
She added, "We’re just lucky that it was contained. As much as it’s a sad situation, that it wasn’t any rogue bullets that could have come and hit our house or hit a person that could have been walking by... we’re feeling for the people, the families that are affected."
This is a developing story. Stay with News 3 for updates.
