James Edward Frink was 31 when he was fatally shot and found in the parking lot of a Waffle House on West Mercury Boulevard in Hampton, Virginia, on November 15, 2015. Known as Jay to family and friends, he enjoyed reading, music and dancing, followed the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cavaliers, and worked at Smithfield Packing. He grew up in the Newport News and Hampton area and attended Jenkins Elementary School and Menchville High School.

His death prompted a funeral and viewing attended by family and friends who remembered him as devoted to his loved ones and willing to help others. If anyone knew James or has information about what happened that morning, please come forward with what you know.