In the early hours of April 4, 2025, a verbal dispute in Hampton, Virginia, escalated into a fatal shooting that claimed the life of 23-year-old Rayqwon Brooks of Newport News. The incident, which unfolded around 12:47 a.m. in the first block of Sharon Court in the Aberdeen Gardens neighborhood, is being investigated as a domestic-related homicide. Brooks, an African American male, was found by responding officers with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
According to the Hampton Police Division, the altercation began as a verbal disagreement between Brooks and a female acquaintance. At some point during the argument, a man who was with the woman intervened and shot Brooks multiple times. Investigators have stated that all individuals involved in the incident have been identified.
While police have identified the parties involved, no arrests have been publicly announced in connection with the shooting. The investigation into the death of Rayqwon Brooks remains active and ongoing. Authorities are encouraging anyone with information about the incident to contact the Hampton Police Division or the Crime Line.
