HAMPTON, Va. — A man was being treated at a hospital Tuesday afternoon following a shooting in Hampton, according to Hampton Police.
This happened around 1:13 p.m. in the 1000 block of Topping Lane. That's near the intersection of Big Bethel Road and Todds Lane.
As of Tuesday afternoon, the circumstances of the shooting were still under investigation and no arrests had been made.
“It’s really sad that this world is going crazy the way it is. Really, we just have to really stop the violence, love on one another because every day is hard. Life is getting harder," said Felicia Davis, whose business backed up to the crime scene.
Jeffery Jones pulled into the parking lot of the business, trying to figure out what was going on. He said a house he rents out was within the crime scene perimeter.
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"I was riding down the road and I saw the policemen coming. I said, ‘One, two, three. Dang! Something’s going on'," Jones recalled.
His tenants were not hurt in the shooting, he believed, and said he would like to see harsher punishment for shooting suspects.
"You can't hire a lawyer to get out on it," said Jones. "Maybe that will deter some of this violence."
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Ironically, Tuesday's shooting happened less than three hours after city leaders met with reporters to address gun violence. It also came four days after the city's fourth homicide of 2025.
“I’m just hurt by it," said Chris Taylor, a friend of the man police have identified as the victim of the homicide.
“I loved him as a father, I loved him as a brother," said another friend, Drew Crosby.
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As News 3 has reported, police say the 25-year-old DeAngelo Osborne was shot outside Karma Restaurant and Lounge and later died at a hospital.
“At first, it’s like that initial moment of ‘Is this real?’" said Crosby when asked abouyt his initial reaction to learning Osborne hads been killed.
The homicide and other recent violence in the city prompted Hampton’s police chief, mayor, and commonwealth attorney to hold a news conference Tuesday morning at Hampton City Hall.
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“I want to take a moment to speak directly to the families and community members who have been personally impacted by the heartbreaking events," the mayor said. "No words can fully ease your pain, but please know this: We see you, we grieve with you, we share your loss and the pain throughout our city.”
According to the Chief Jimmie Wideman, despite the recent violence, homicides and shootings overall in the city were both down more than 70 percent since 2023.
“There's 10 less homicides as compared to 2023. As the mayor mentioned, that's a 71 percent decrease. A total of 44 people were shot in either fatal or non-fatal shootings as compared to 2023, which is a 73 percent decrease," Wideman explained. "The past couple weeks is not indicative of the future trends of Hampton Public Safety or the city of Hampton."
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At the scene of Tuesday afternoon's shooting, Wideman emphasized the city is focused on reducing gun violence.
“We just have to switch gears and make sure we, for one, apprehend and bring justice to this victim and then just revisit our efforts and just make some modifications so we can continue in our successful efforts reducing crime in Hampton," said Wideman.
At the news conference, the city's commonwealth attorney said the it was held because "perception is reality."
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"When you have a perception that there is a safety issue, or you may not be safe, that may become your reality. So we're here today to address those issues. We're here today to make sure you are educated as well as empowered," he said.
He then went on to highlight, like the chief, statistics that indicate crime is down in the city.
When asked what message they have for the community, Taylor and Crosby encourage people to think before they pick up a gun.
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“You would have to cope and sit with these feelings that we have now. It’s not fun. It teaches you the other side of life, but it’s hard to deal with," said Taylor.
As of Tuesday, the homicide remained under investigatiuon and no arrests had been made.
Tuesday's news conference also addressed recent traffic fatalities in the city and what's being done to keep drivers and pedestrians safe in the city, particularly on W. Mercury Blvd.
The police chief said the there are "several projects moving forward" to help address the issue.
Anyone with information about a crime in Hampton is asked to call police at 757-727-6111 or the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP. Crime Line callers remain anonymous and never appear in court. If a Crime Line tip results in an arrest, the caller may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1500.00.
