HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) – The Hampton Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on the 1st block of Preakness Lane Tuesday afternoon.

Officers say the call came in around 1:20 p.m. Upon arrival, HPD located a man suffering from non-life threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital after receiving aid at the scene.

Hampton Police were then notified of a walk-in patient at a Newport News hospital with a gunshot wound around 2:42 p.m. The victim, who had a non life-threatening injury, said the incident took place on Preakness Lane.

Police investigation determined that a suspect approached the first victim displaying a firearm. An altercation then ensued, in which the victim tried to escape on foot and was shot by the suspect.

The second victim was also struck by gunfire as a result of the incident, police say.

Those with information are encouraged to call the Hampton Police Division at 757–727–6111 or the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP.

We will update this article when more information becomes available.