On a tragic autumn afternoon in Hampton, Virginia, the life of 24-year-old Nigeria Daizelle Lamb was cut short by an act of violence that continues to baffle investigators. On November 1, 2018, at approximately 3:04 p.m., the Hampton Police Division received a call reporting a shooting in the 100 block of Friendly Drive. Upon their arrival, officers discovered Lamb outside, having sustained a single gunshot wound.
Despite the immediate response from the Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue, she was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Witnesses in the residential area reported hearing the sharp retort of multiple gunshots, shattering the afternoon's calm. One bystander recounted seeing a man hastily fleeing the scene in a vehicle shortly after the shots were fired, while another witness described seeing a blue Monte Carlo speeding away from the area. The sudden and violent nature of the incident left the community in a state of shock and grief. Friends and family remembered Nigeria, affectionately known as 'NiNi,' as a loving, caring, and outgoing individual with a deep affection for her dogs.
In the wake of the shooting, the Hampton Police Division launched a thorough investigation into the death of Nigeria Daizelle Lamb. Law enforcement officials have indicated that they do not believe this was a random act of violence, suggesting that Lamb may have been targeted. However, a clear motive for the killing has yet to be established. Despite their ongoing efforts and appeals to the public for any information that might lead to a breakthrough in the case, no arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The case is now considered a cold case, a painful and unresolved chapter for a grieving family and a community still seeking answers and justice for a life taken too soon.
