Zakito Jae Small, 47, was shot and killed on August 9, 2024, in the 300 block of West Chamberlin Avenue in Hampton, Virginia. First responders found Small with gunshot wounds and he was taken to a local hospital, where he later died. The Hampton Police Division is investigating the shooting as a homicide and has appealed for public tips; no arrests or motives have been announced.

Known as Kito to friends and family, Small was born December 12, 1976, in the Bronx, New York, and spent parts of his childhood in Germany and Louisiana while growing up in a military family before settling in Virginia. He enjoyed cooking, music, and riding his motorcycle, and was remembered for his infectious smile and deep dimples.

If anyone has information about the shooting or knew Zakito, please contact the Hampton Police Division with tips.