Vic’Quan Destin-Thazir Newton, a 17-year-old senior at Hampton High School, was fatally shot on the evening of January 22, 2024, in Hampton, Virginia. The shooting occurred around 7:16 p.m. in the 300 block of Michigan Drive, where multiple gunshots were reported. Newton was struck, tried to flee in his vehicle, lost control and crashed into a ditch near LaSalle Avenue and Armistead Avenue. He was taken to a local hospital and died of his injuries.

Vic’Quan was a student-athlete accepted to several universities, including Old Dominion University, Norfolk State University and James Madison University, planned to study business, and had started his own clothing line. He had recently moved to Hampton to live with his older brother and sister-in-law. As of late 2024 no arrests have been announced and the investigation remains open. His mother, Viccarra Coker, has urged anyone with information to come forward.

Did anyone in the Hampton area see activity near Michigan Drive on the evening of January 22, 2024 that could help investigators?