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Man killed in Hampton shooting that began as 'verbal dispute', police say

Hampton Shooting Sharon Court April 4 2025
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HAMPTON, Va. — A man shot during an altercation in Hampton that began as a verbal dispute has died, police said.

Shots were fired on Sharon Court just before 1 a.m. on Friday, according to investigators.

Responding officers reported finding a 23-year-old Rayqwon Brooks with life-threatening injuries. Investigators say they learned the incident started as an argument with a female friend.

Police say there was a second man with the female who pulled out a gun and shot Brooks during the dispute.

Brooks died at the hospital, police say.

Police say they believe the incident was domestic in nature and that there's no further threat to the public. Investigators are still asking anyone with information to come forward and contact Hampton Police or the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.