UPDATE-Arrest Made in Homicide Investigation: 1000 Block of West Mercury Boulevard
Update posted on February 26, 2024 by Sgt. Ashley Jenrette:
The Hampton Police Division has arrested Elijah James-Sanders in connection to this homicide. James-Sanders turned himself into police at the Pat G. Minetti Public Safety Building this morning without incident.
James-Sanders has been charged with one count each of 2nd Degree Murder, Burglary with the Intent to Commit Assault, Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony, Discharging an Firearm in an Occupied Building, and Wearing a Mask in Public.
Update posted on December 13, 2023 by Sgt. Ashley Jenrette:
The Hampton Police Division has identified a suspect in connection with this homicide investigation.
Elijah James-Sanders, a 25-year-old Newport News man, currently has warrants on file for one count each of 2nd Degree Murder, Burglary with the Intent to Commit Assault, Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony, Discharging an Firearm in an Occupied Dwelling, and Wearing a Mask in Public. There is no photo available at this time. James-Sanders should be considered armed and dangerous.
If you or anyone you know has information that will assist police, they are encouraged to contact the Hampton Police Division at 757–727–6111 or the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP. Tipsters can also send an anonymous tip by visiting our secure tip form at P3Tips.com. Crime Line callers remain anonymous and never appear in court. If a Crime Line tip results in an arrest, the caller may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1500.00.
Update posted on November 24, 2023 by Sgt. Ashley Jenrette:
The suspect in connection with this incident is described as a black male, approximately 5'9, last seen wearing a grey-hooded sweatshirt with hood up, blue jeans, and white shoes.
If you or anyone you know has information that will assist police, they are encouraged to contact the Hampton Police Division at 757–727–6111 or the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP. Tipsters can also send an anonymous tip by visiting our secure tip form at P3Tips.com. Crime Line callers remain anonymous and never appear in court. If a Crime Line tip results in an arrest, the caller may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1500.00.
Update posted on November 22, 2023 by Sgt. Ashley Jenrette:
The victim succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital. This incident has been upgraded to a homicide investigation. There are no further details to be disseminated at this time.
The Hampton Police Division is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the suspect in connection with a maiming that occurred on November 22, 2023.
At approximately 5:30 p.m., Hampton Communications received a call for a shooting that occurred at Rally’s located in the 1000 block of W. Mercury Boulevard.
The preliminary investigation revealed the victim, a 17-year-old male, who is an employee was involved in a physical altercation with an unknown male. After the altercation, the suspect displayed a firearm, shot the victim then fled the scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital by members of the Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue with life-threatening injuries.
If you or anyone you know has information that will assist police, they are encouraged to contact the Hampton Police Division at 757–727–6111 or the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP. Tipsters can also send an anonymous tip by visiting our secure tip form at P3Tips.com. Crime Line callers remain anonymous and never appear in court. If a Crime Line tip results in an arrest, the caller may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1500.00.
Cpl. Shaun Stalnaker will receive questions about this release.
