Christopher Andra Vinson, 40, was shot and killed in Hampton, Virginia on the afternoon of August 31, 2023. Police were called to the 400 block of Marion Road at about 3:30 p.m. after reports of gunfire. Officers found Vinson with life-threatening gunshot wounds; he was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead. Reports say the shooting grew out of a verbal argument, but officials have not released details of that dispute.

A lifelong resident of Hampton and known to family and friends as Scooby, Vinson was born November 20, 1982. He was described as an avid sports fan who loved basketball and football and supported the Dallas Cowboys. He is survived by his parents, a sister, a brother and other relatives.

The Hampton Police Division is investigating the death as a homicide; no suspects have been publicly identified and no arrests have been announced. If anyone has information that could help investigators, please come forward.