On May 15, 2023, at about 1 a.m. officers responding to the 400 block of Alleghany Road in Hampton found 26-year-old Troy L. James of Newport News and 42-year-old Benita J. Mozelle of Hampton lying in the roadway with gunshot wounds. Medics pronounced both dead at the scene. Investigators say the shooting followed an argument that escalated into a physical fight and during which a firearm was discharged, striking both victims.

Troy, known to family and friends as munchie, was a father to a young daughter, Aubrey, and worked as a retail salesman. He had a passion for music and a noted interest in fashion. The shooting remained an active investigation as police sought to identify the person responsible for the double homicide.

If anyone witnessed the incident or has information about the events in the early hours of May 15 on Alleghany Road, please come forward to assist the ongoing investigation.