Vlowski Hampton, a 28-year-old African American male, was tragically killed on June 28, 2015, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning at the couple's residence on Bear Creek Circle. According to reports, the fatal shooting was the result of a domestic dispute between Vlowski and his wife, Eva Lynn Hampton, a 35-year-old African American female.
The altercation escalated into a physical confrontation, during which Eva Lynn Hampton retrieved a handgun and shot her husband.
Eva Lynn Hampton was subsequently charged with voluntary manslaughter and taken into custody at the Cumberland County Detention Center without bond. She later drove herself to the Fayetteville Police Department, where she calmly reported the incident and handed over the firearm used in the shooting. Court records revealed that the couple had a history of domestic violence, with Vlowski Hampton having been charged three times with domestic violence since the beginning of 2014.
The investigation into Vlowski Hampton's death revealed that the couple's argument had briefly subsided before resuming with increased intensity. Eva Lynn Hampton claimed that her husband began beating and choking her, prompting her to retrieve the handgun she had hidden in the fireplace and move it to the sofa. When Vlowski Hampton charged at her, she fired the fatal shot. The case garnered significant attention, with neighbors and community members expressing their shock and sadness over the tragic event.
Eva Lynn Hampton's legal proceedings continued as she faced charges of voluntary manslaughter. The case highlighted the ongoing issue of domestic violence and its devastating consequences. Detectives urged anyone with additional information to come forward and assist in the investigation.
