HAMPTON, Va. — Hampton city leaders held a press conference on Friday to address recent violence in the city.

Over the past week, Hampton Police said they have been investigating at least three different homicides, all of which appear to involve individuals who were previously acquainted rather than being random acts of crime.

Police Chief Jimmie Wideman provided an update on some of these incidents, including a fatal stabbing that occurred outside the Hampton Coliseum during a Phish concert last Friday.

Chief Wideman reported that there were a total of three victims in that case, including the one who was killed. Two persons of interest are currently under investigation. He noted that the suspects and at least one of the victims were known to each other and believes the incident stemme

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