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16-year-old arrested for murder of woman in Hampton

Zakwan Tyler was arrested on July 7. He now faces three charges related to the deadly shooting of a woman on Berkley Drive.

HAMPTON, Va. — The Hampton Police Division says it has have arrested 16-year-old Zakwan Tyler, the teen who allegedly shot and killed a woman on Tuesday, June 22. 

The shooting took place shortly before 6 p.m. on Berkley Drive. When officers arrived on the scene they found 20-year-old Raegan Chisley, who was hurt. Medics took Chisley to a local hospital, where she later died.

While investigating what happened, officers found out that someone with a gun ran into a nearby home right after the shooting. 

Members of the SWAT team were called to the scene, but eventually, they determined that the home was empty.

Police said Tyler faces charges of Murder, Possession of a Firearm by a Juvenile, and Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony.

The shooting remains under investigation. 

If you have any other information that could help detectives, you can call Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP. You also can submit a tip online at P3Tips.com. Tipsters can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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