US EditionMan Killed, 2 Others Hurt After Stabbing Outside Phish Concert at Hampton Coliseum
An argument escalated to violence at a sold-out concert, resulting in one fatality and two injuries; police detained the suspect shortly after the incident, officials said.
- On Friday night, a stabbing occurred outside the Hampton Coliseum during a Phish performance, with thousands attending the first of a three-night sold-out run.
- An argument among several people just after 9:30 p.m. escalated into a large, violent altercation behind tents in the parking‑lot unofficial vending area on Coliseum Drive, Hampton Police Division said.
- Medical responders transported the first victim who later died, the second victim is hospitalized, and the third adult male victim walked into hospital with a laceration.
- Authorities reported the person believed to be the suspect was detained shortly after fleeing on foot, and Phish said it was `deeply saddened` by the tragedy.
- The Hampton Police Division's Major Crimes Unit said the probe remains ongoing and urged tips via 757‑727‑6111 or 1‑888‑LOCK‑U‑UP, with a $1500.00 reward.
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One Dead, Two Injured in Fatal Stabbing Outside Phish Concert
A victim lost their life, and two others sustained injuries, in a stabbing that took place outside Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Va., during Phish‘s performance at the venue Friday night (Sept. 19). Officers responded to an altercation that had escalated into violence on Coliseum Drive just after 9:30 p.m. ET, according to a police report from the Hampton Police Division. The suspect fled, but detectives “identified all parties involved” and de…
The Virginian Pilot
Daily Press1 dead, 2 wounded from stabbing near crowded Hampton Coliseum
HAMPTON — A Friday night stabbing at or around the Hampton Coliseum left a man fatally wounded and lacerated two other people. Police said Saturday morning a possible suspect is in custody. Thousands were present that night at the Hampton Coliseum for the first of three sold-out shows this weekend for the band Phish. Police at around 9:30 p.m. found two men with stab wounds. One had wounds that were life threatening. Officers said it was clear t…
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