Police are investigating after gunfire wounded three adult men during a Saturday night gathering on Ireland Street.
HAMPTON, Va. — Three adult men were wounded in a shooting at a Halloween house party in Hampton on Saturday night, sending all three to a hospital as police began investigating what led to the gunfire.
Hampton police said officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Ireland Street at about 8:05 p.m. on Oct. 31 after receiving a report of a shooting. Officers arriving at the scene found three men suffering from gunshot wounds.
Hampton Fire and Rescue took all three victims to a local hospital for treatment. Authorities had not publicly released their names or detailed their medical conditions in the information available after the shooting.
The shooting occurred during a house party on Halloween night. Police have not publicly identified a suspect, announced an arrest or said what may have led to the violence. Investigators also had not released information establishing whether the gunfire followed an argument or another confrontation.
The incident brought a significant police and emergency response to Ireland Street as investigators worked to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Officials did not immediately release additional details about how many people were attending the gathering or whether investigators recovered a firearm or other evidence from the scene.
Authorities have described all three people who were shot as adult men. No additional injuries were confirmed in the reports available after the shooting.
The case remained under investigation as police worked to establish a sequence of events and identify anyone responsible. Information about a possible suspect or motive had not been released.
Police also had not announced any criminal charges in connection with the shooting. Further details about the victims, possible witnesses and the circumstances of the gunfire remained unavailable as the investigation continued.
The shooting left investigators with several unanswered questions after a Halloween gathering turned violent, including what led to the gunfire and whether anyone had been taken into custody.
Author note: Last updated November 2, 2026.