HAMPTON, Va. — A shooting at the intersection of West Mercury Boulevard and North Armistead Avenue led to a multi-vehicle crash on Wednesday night, according to Hampton police.
The incident occurred around 7 p.m. when unknown suspects exited their vehicle and shot at another car nearby, police reported.
Authorities arrived to find several vehicles involved in a crash, one of which sustained damage from gunfire. No injuries were reported from the crash.
According to preliminary investigations, the suspects approached the targeted car and opened fire multiple times, leading to the ensuing crash. Witnesses reported that the shooters fled the scene before police arrived.
The Hampton Police Department's Major Crimes Unit is conducting an investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact the crime line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.