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Xavier D. Sterling

Case from Hampton, VA dated May 05, 2025

Victim Details

Xavier D. Sterling

Male

Black / African American

Hampton

VA

2025-05-05

29

Xavier

D. Sterling

07/06/2026

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On the night of May 5, 2025, a tragic event unfolded at Chance's Restaurant and Lounge on Settlers Landing Road in Hampton, Virginia, leading to the death of 29-year-old Xavier D. Sterling. An African American male, U.S. Army veteran, and father of two young daughters, Sterling was at the restaurant with friends. A dispute that began inside the establishment escalated and moved outside. In an attempt to de-escalate the situation and act as a peacemaker, Sterling intervened in the fight. It was t ...
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  • The Virginian-Pilot: Altercation at downtown lounge preceded shooting death of Hampton man, police say
  • 13newsnow.com: Man fatally shot at Hampton restaurant was breaking up fight, his mother says
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