HAMPTON, Va. – Police are investigating a shooting Tuesday morning on I-664 in Hampton.
Troopers say that the state police communication center received a call around 6:23 a.m. by a 51-year-old man claiming that he had been involved shooting.
Preliminary investigations reveal that the victim was traveling northbound on I-664 in a black Toyota sedan in the far-left lane, with a school bus traveling in the middle lane a few car lengths back, according to troopers.
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The victim told troopers that he observed a black sedan beside him that attempted to merge into his lane to bypass the school bus, but was unsuccessful.
Troopers say the black sedan then drove around the bus and then pulled next to the victim, and the victim said he heard a loud pop and realized he had been shot.
The victim pulled over and called 911 and observed the sedan continue traveling in the northbound lanes exiting towards I-64 westbound.
State police say the victim was shot in his lower extremities and suffered a non-life-threatening injury.
Troopers are asking for the public's assistance for witnesses who may have observed the two vehicles prior to, during, or after passing the school bus.
Anyone who may have information is asked to contact state police at (804) 750-8788.
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