HAMPTON, Va. – U.S. Marshals are offering a reward for information on the whereabouts of a man accused of killing a teen boy at a Rally’s restaurant in Hampton a few months ago.
Elijah James-Sanders, a 25-year-old man from Newport News, is accused of shooting and killing a teen last November in the 1000 Block of W. Mercury Blvd. That’s the address for a Rally’s restaurant, where police say the 17-year-old boy who died worked.
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According to police, on Nov. 22 - the night before Thanksgiving - the teen was involved in a "physical altercation" with James-Sanders. The teen was shot and taken to the hospital, where he died from his injuries, police say.
Officials say James-Sanders is facing charges in connection to the shooting – including second-degree murder and firearms-related charges - but he has yet to be arrested.
He’s been wanted since Nov. 26, 2023, and officials consider him to be “armed and dangerous.”
U.S. Marshals are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to his arrest. They shared a picture of him for reference (see below).
U.S. Marshals shared the following description of James-Sanders: Black male; 5’6” and 215 lbs.; black hair and brown eyes. He goes by the name “Yaya” or “Eli,” officials added.
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Anyone with information on James-Sanders’ whereabouts can submit a tip to the Hampton Roads Crime Line by calling 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or visiting www.p3tips.com.
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