Residents speak out on Hampton shooting that left suspect, officer injured

HAMPTON, Va. — An officer and a male suspect are expected to survive, police say, after both were hit during an officer-involved shooting in Hampton early Saturday morning.

According to a release, police were called to Woodland Road around 1 a.m. for a single-vehicle crash.

The release states police attempted to approach the silver-colored vehicle and give aid, when a man with a gun got out of the car and attempted to run from the scene. Eyewitnesses spoke to News 3 reporter Kelsey Jones who say they're still shaken up from all of this.

"The car wouldn't move, they were trying to push the car back so it could so I figured I call police so they could come and direct the cars another way in," said Ana Dubon.

Dubon was an eyewitness to what happened early Saturday morning.

The single-vehicle car crash happened just a few feet away from her home.

"It woke us up at 1 a.m. with this loud boom sound and the dog barking," said Dubon.

This all led her to instantly call 911.

"I had seen a young person with a baseball cap walking behind my yard. I was like wait a minute where are they going? I called police officers to come out and see what was going on with the people to see if they were okay. I didn't know if they were alive or dead. I then ended up hearing 8 gun shots in total," said Dubon.

When police got to the scene for the crash, officers say they went to the car to try and help those who were inside.

But that's when, according to police, a man with a gun got out of the car and tried to run.

"He was bleeding from his head so we were concerned for any type of head injury. The man reached into his car and pulled out a gun and the officer had asked him to put it down, leave the gun alone. You're not in trouble, I just want to make sure you're okay," said another eyewitness Angelina Collett.

Officers said the man then started shooting at police and officers shot back.

According to police, the man and an officer were hit and taken to the hospital.

"Today, we've had officers drive around non-stop" said Dubon.

News 3's Kelsey Jones asked Dubon, "When the gunshots were flying were you concerned for your kids safety?"

"Yes I was. Luckily no gun shots fired into the house. I am thankful for that," Dubon answered.

Police say there is no threat to the public, but Dubon is hoping for a speedy recovery for the officer injured.

"I do pray that the officer get's well because I don't intend for anyone to die. I didn't intend for him to get shot at. I was just calling so that they can come see the car crash" said Dubon.

The Hampton Police Department and the Hampton Commonwealth's Attorney have requested the Virginia State Police, Bureau of Criminal Investigation to investigate.

Officers shut down the area of Woodland Road and Andrews Boulevard during the following investigation.

Stay with News 3 for updates.