James Thompson, 46, of Newport News, was found fatally shot near the intersection of West Pembroke Avenue and Parrish Avenue in Hampton in the early morning of January 23, 2023. Police responding to a trespassing complaint discovered him near the roadway at about 5:54 a.m.; medical aid was provided but he was pronounced dead at the scene. The Hampton Police Division has classified the death as a homicide and initially withheld his identity until family notification.

Investigators asked the public for help identifying any possible suspects while the motive and exact circumstances remained unclear during the early inquiry. No arrests or suspect identifications have been announced. If anyone has information about what happened that morning or saw activity near West Pembroke and Parrish avenues, please contact the Hampton Police Division.