Adrian Mary Dillard, 35, of Hampton, Virginia, was found dead inside a vehicle on October 26, 2024, after Newport News police responded to reports of a shooting in the 12000 block of Nettles Drive around 8:11 p.m. She had suffered at least one gunshot wound and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Newport News Police Department classified the death as a homicide and opened an investigation.

Officers processed the scene, collected forensic evidence from the vehicle and surrounding area, and canvassed the neighborhood for witnesses. In the early investigation police had not identified suspects or a motive. A friend’s GoFundMe described Adrian as a devoted mother of three and reported she was struck by a stray bullet while driving.

What information can anyone in the area share that might help investigators or Adrian’s family?