In Loving Memory of Deejayinks Shelton
The community of Hampton , Virginia is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Deejayinks Shelton, a life taken far too soon in a tragic act of violence that has left family, friends, and neighbors in deep sorrow. His passing in the early morning hours on North Armistead Avenue has shaken all who knew him and many who did not, reminding us how fragile and precious life truly is.
According to reports shared by WAVY ,officers responded around 12:31 a.m. to a shooting in the 2000 block of North Armistead Avenue. When authorities arrived, they found Deejayinks inside a residence suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite the urgency of the response, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The shooting has been classified as a homicide.
Investigators later determined that a second man was also shot in a related incident. After hearing gunshots, the second victim ran outside and was struck by gunfire as well. Though injured, he was able to drive himself to Sentara Careplex, where he received treatment for what police described as non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities believe both individuals were present at the residence when the initial shooting occurred, and the incidents appear to be connected.
The Hampton Police Division continues to investigate through its Major Crimes Unit. While officials have indicated the shootings appear to be isolated, the loss reverberates throughout the entire city. Every life taken to violence leaves behind unanswered questions, broken hearts, and a community searching for healing.
But beyond the headlines and investigations, beyond the flashing lights and police reports, there was a person — Deejayinks Shelton. He was someone’s son, someone’s friend, someone whose presence mattered. Those who loved him remember more than the circumstances of his passing. They remember his voice, his laughter, the energy he carried into a room, and the memories he helped create. They remember conversations shared, struggles overcome, dreams spoken aloud, and moments of joy that now feel even more precious.
Tragedies like this leave families navigating unimaginable grief. The suddenness of such loss creates a silence that is heavy and enduring. Birthdays, holidays, and ordinary days will never feel the same. Yet in the midst of that grief, there is also remembrance — remembrance of a life lived, of connections formed, and of a spirit that will not be forgotten.
As Hampton reflects on this loss, there is also a collective call for peace and unity. Violence does not only take one life; it wounds entire communities. It leaves children fearful, parents anxious, and neighbors grieving. Honoring Deejayinks’ memory means more than mourning — it means striving for a future where lives are protected and conflicts are resolved without tragedy.
To his family, may you find strength in one another and in the love that surrounds you. To his friends, may you hold tightly to the memories that time cannot erase. And to the community, may this loss remind us all of the importance of compassion, vigilance, and standing together.
Deejayinks Shelton’s life mattered. His name will be spoken with love. Though his time here was cut short, his memory will endure in the hearts of those who knew him and in a city that now grieves his passing.
May he rest in eternal peace
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