In the light of a broad daylight afternoon on October 10, 2024, a dispute in a parking lot in Hampton, Virginia, escalated to a fatal conclusion, ending the life of 51-year-old Robert Morris, Jr. The male victim was found by Hampton police suffering from gunshot wounds in the 1000 block of West Mercury Boulevard, near the Coliseum Central area.
Emergency medical personnel with Hampton Fire and Rescue pronounced Morris dead at the scene.
Initial investigations by law enforcement revealed that the shooting was preceded by a physical altercation, described as a brawl, between two individuals in the parking lot. What began as a disturbance quickly turned tragic, leaving the local community in shock due to the public and brazen nature of the violence.
The Hampton Police Department is actively investigating the death of Robert Morris, Jr. as a homicide. Despite the ongoing investigation, authorities have not yet publicly identified any suspects in the case, and no arrests have been announced. Investigators have urged anyone with information regarding the incident to come forward and contact the Hampton Police Division or the Crime Line to assist in bringing those responsible for Morris's death to justice. A cash reward has been offered for tips that lead to an arrest.
