HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) -- A woman was shot following a verbal altercation in Hampton on Sunday afternoon, according to police.

The Hampton Public Safety Communications received a report of a shooting incident in the 100 block of Doolittle Road at approximately 12:20 p.m.

When officers arrived, they discovered a 26-year-old woman inside a residence suffering from an injury that was not life-threatening. Members of the Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue responded to the scene and provided immediate medical assistance. The victim was taken to a local hospital for further treatment.

A preliminary investigation determined that the suspect and victim were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated. During the dispute, police say the suspect was waving a firearm and shot the victim before l

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