In the early morning hours of August 5, 2018, the life of 24-year-old Deangelo Errol Thomas of Newport News, Virginia, was tragically cut short. Gunshots rang out in the 300 block of Virginia Beach Boulevard, prompting several calls to dispatch. When officers arrived at the scene around 2:26 a.m., they discovered Thomas suffering from a gunshot wound to his torso. He was a male.
The violence had erupted from what police described as a dispute between several individuals.
Thomas was rushed to a local hospital for medical attention. Despite the efforts of medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries later that Sunday afternoon. The initial investigation into the shooting left authorities with little to go on. In the immediate aftermath, police had not identified a suspect and were appealing to the public for any information that could lead to an arrest in the case.
As of the latest available information, the investigation into the death of Deangelo Thomas remains ongoing. There have been no public announcements regarding any arrests made or suspects identified in connection with the homicide. The circumstances of the dispute that led to the fatal shooting have not been detailed publicly. The case continues to be an open investigation, leaving a resolution and justice for Thomas and his family yet to be determined.
