On a Saturday afternoon in Hampton, Virginia, a dispute turned deadly, claiming the life of 30-year-old Jatavus Malik Dewberry. The Black/African American man was fatally shot on June 14, 2025, following a physical altercation in the 900 block of North King Street. The incident unfolded outside the King Food Mart, a neighborhood convenience store.
Reports indicate that a fight preceded the gunfire. After the shooting, the individual responsible fled the scene in a vehicle.
Emergency services were dispatched to the location where they found Dewberry suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
In the wake of the shooting, Hampton Police Division detectives launched a homicide investigation. Authorities appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the identification and apprehension of the person or persons responsible for Dewberry's death. As of the immediate period following the incident, no arrests had been announced, and no detailed description of any suspect or suspects had been released to the public. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Jatavus Malik Dewberry remains ongoing as law enforcement continues to seek leads.
