Update: (December 27, 12:37 p.m.): The victim in the homicide below has been identified as Demario Jevon Mapp, 38 of Hampton. The investigation remains ongoing.

Homicide Investigation

On December 26, 2023 at 1:28 am officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Saint Michaels Way in reference to gunshots heard. Upon arrival they located an adult male outside suffering from at least one life-threatening gun shot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital for care where he succumbed to his injuries. Detectives are canvassing the area and Forensics is on scene. There is no suspect information at this time and the investigation remains ongoing.

If you have information regarding this incident, please call 911 or the non-emergency number at (757) 247 — 2500. You may also provide information anonymously by calling the Crime Line at 1 — 888-LOCK-U-UP (1 — 888 — 562 — 5887) or online at p3tips.com.