In the early morning hours of December 19, 2021, the life of 34-year-old Ashley Marie Albers, a White female, was tragically cut short in Hampton, Virginia. Police responded to a call about a shooting at approximately 4:00 a.m. on the 100 block of West County Street. Upon their arrival, they discovered Ashley outside, behind a multi-tenant residence, suffering from a gunshot wound.
Medics pronounced her deceased at the scene.
Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Ashley had moved to Hampton with her family about a decade before her death. She was a mother and was employed as a machine operator at Continental in nearby Newport News. Those who knew her described her as a lover of movies, particularly comedies and scary films, and someone who enjoyed camping with her family. Her unexpected and violent death left her family, including her daughter, in deep mourning.
The initial investigation by the Hampton Police Division revealed that Ashley had been shot while she was outside the residence. However, the motive and the specific circumstances leading up to the shooting remained unclear. In the time that has passed since her death, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The investigation into her homicide is ongoing, and authorities have encouraged anyone with information to come forward. A private funeral service was held for Ashley on December 27, 2021, as her loved ones continue to seek answers and justice.
