Crime
29-year-old Xavier Sterling killed after shooting at Chances Restaurant and Lounge in Hampton
HAMPTON, Va. — A homicide investigation is underway after a man was fatally shot Monday night outside a local establishment in downtown Hampton.
At approximately 10:48 p.m. on May 6, officers with the Hampton Police Division responded to a shooting at Chance’s Restaurant and Lounge, located in the 500 block of Settlers Landing Road.
Upon arrival, they discovered 29-year-old Xavier Sterling suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds.
Personnel from the Hampton Fire and Rescue Division rendered immediate medical aid and transported Sterling to a nearby hospital. Despite their efforts, he was later pronounced deceased.
Preliminary findings indicate that an altercation initially took place inside the business and later escalated outside, where an unidentified suspect fired a weapon, fatally striking Sterling.
The suspect fled the scene, and no arrest has been announced at this time.
Detectives with the Hampton Police Division’s Major Crimes Unit are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities have not yet released a description of the suspect, and the motive remains under investigation.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the Hampton Police Division or submit an anonymous tip through the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.