Crime
29-year-old Xavier Sterling killed after shooting at Chances Restaurant and Lounge in Hampton
HAMPTON, Va. — A homicide investigation is underway after a man was fatally shot Monday night outside a local establishment in downtown Hampton.
At approximately 10:48 p.m. on May 6, officers with the Hampton Police Division responded to a shooting at Chance’s Restaurant and Lounge, located in the 500 block of Settlers Landing Road.
Upon arrival, they discovered 29-year-old Xavier Sterling suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds.
Personnel from the Hampton Fire and Rescue Division rendered immediate medical aid and transported Sterling to a nearby hospital. Despite their efforts, he was later pronounced deceased.
Preliminary findings indicate that an altercation initially took place inside the business and later escalated outside, where an unidentified suspect fired a weapon, fatally striking Sterling.
The suspect fled the scene, and no arrest has been announced at this time.
Detectives with the Hampton Police Division’s Major Crimes Unit are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Authorities have not yet released a description of the suspect, and the motive remains under investigation.
Anyone with information related to this case is urged to contact the Hampton Police Division or submit an anonymous tip through the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
OMAHA, Neb. — At approximately 5:00 p.m., officers with the Omaha Police Department (OPD) and personnel from the Omaha Fire Department (OFD) responded to reports of an active shooter and multiple victims at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) Criss Library, located at 6401 University Drive.
The initial 911 call reported a mass casualty incident involving an active shooter with several individuals down inside the library.
In response, multiple law enforcement and emergency medical units were immediately dispatched to the scene.
Upon arrival, officers conducted a comprehensive search of the building and surrounding area.
No victims, evidence of gunfire, or active threat were located.
After clearing the scene, authorities determined that the report was false and appears to have been a swatting call — a deliberate act of making a false emergency report to prompt a large police response.
The Omaha Police Department has confirmed that there was no danger to the public or the university community at any time.
The incident remains under investigation to identify the source of the false report.
Swatting is a serious criminal offense, and those found responsible can face federal and state charges.