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Police investigate deadly shooting in Wythe area of Hampton

It happened in the 300 block of Wakefield Avenue, which is right off Victoria Boulevard.

HAMPTON, Va. — UPDATE: A man who was found shot inside a car in the Wythe area of Hampton on Thursday afternoon has died, the Hampton Police Division said.

The shooting happened in the 300 block of Wakefield Avenue, which is right off Victoria Boulevard. Hampton police got the call shortly after 12:45 p.m.

They arrived to find the victim inside a vehicle, suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to an area hospital, where he died a short time later.

The victim was identified as Jehlani Brown, a 25-year-old man from Williamsburg. The shooting is still being investigated and there is no suspect information right now, police said.

If you know anything that can help detectives, reach out to the Hampton Police Division by calling 757-727-6111 or the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP. You can also submit an anonymous online tip using P3 Tips by clicking or tapping here.

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