Crime
22-year-old Gabe Simon killed after shooting at Stillwater Tavern in Hampton
The suspect fled the scene before law enforcement arrived, and their identity remains unknown at this time.
Hampton, VA – The Hampton Police Division has opened an investigation into a deadly shooting that occurred early Sunday morning at Stillwater Tavern, leaving one man dead.
At approximately 12:39 a.m. on Sunday, police received a call reporting a shooting at Stillwater Tavern, located in the 500 block of Settlers Landing Road.
Responding officers found 22-year-old Gabe Simon inside the establishment suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds.
Emergency responders transported Simon to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Initial findings suggest that the victim, Gabe Simon, was involved in a verbal altercation with the suspect prior to the shooting.
According to investigators, the argument escalated, prompting the suspect to fire multiple shots in Simon’s direction, fatally wounding him.
Authorities have not yet identified the suspect and continue to investigate the motive and events leading up to the incident.
The Hampton Police Division is urging anyone with information regarding this case to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously through the following methods:
- Phone: Call 1-888-LOCK-U-UP
- App: Download and use the P3 Tips mobile application
- Online: Visit P3tips.com
The Hampton Police Division remains committed to resolving this case and providing answers to the victim’s family.
The community is encouraged to assist in bringing the individual responsible to justice.
Further updates will be shared as new information becomes available.
Crime
Indiana Man Arrested for Allegedly Threatening to Assassinate President Trump in TikTok Videos
A 23-year-old Indiana man has been arrested and charged with making threats against former President Donald Trump after allegedly posting multiple threatening videos on TikTok, federal authorities announced Thursday.
According to a criminal complaint filed by the FBI, Douglas Thrams posted a series of videos between Monday—when Trump was inaugurated—and Wednesday, in which he allegedly threatened anti-government violence and called for the assassination of the former president.
In one of the videos cited in the complaint, Thrams reportedly stated, “Every U.S. government building needs to be bombed immediately.” He further escalated his rhetoric by saying, “He [Trump] needs to be assassinated, and this time, don’t… miss,” using explicit language.
Authorities noted that Thrams’ statements were particularly concerning in light of previous assassination attempts targeting Trump, including an incident last year at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where the former president sustained a minor injury to his ear.
Additionally, an FBI affidavit revealed that in another video, Thrams was seen holding a rifle and tapping it, an action investigators interpreted as an implied threat.
Thrams was taken into custody on Thursday and has been charged with “interstate communications with a threat to injure,” a federal offense.
The case remains under investigation, and authorities have not disclosed any further potential threats. Thrams is expected to appear in federal court in the coming days.