HAMPTON, Va. β A man was killed and two others were injured after a stabbing outside the Hampton Coliseum Friday night as a sold-out Phish performance was underway inside the iconic venue, according to authorities.
Phish, which played its first of three nights of shows Friday, called what happened "tragic."
"There was an altercation behind one of the tents in the unofficial vending area in which someone lost their life and two other people were injured," officials with the band wrote. "We don't have more information than what has been reported by the police, who called it an isolated incident, but what we do know is upsetting enough. We are deeply saddened by this and our hearts go out to all of those affected."
An increased police presence was planned near the venue as Phish continued their shows on Saturday and Sunday, officials with Hampton Police said.
Video captured by WTKR showed police taping off the area with Phish merchandise booths and the coliseum in the background.
Hampton Police said an argument between several people around 9:30 p.m. led to a large, violent altercation that left three people injured, WTKR reported.
The man was taken to an area hospital, where he died of his injuries, police said. A second man was also taken to the hospital, while a third man walked into a hospital with a laceration. Their injuries were described as non-life-threatening.
The suspect ran off, but police in the area were quickly able to detain a "possible suspect," officials said.
Officials said around 3 p.m. Saturday that detectives had "identified all parties involved" and believe what happened was an "isolated incident."
Police said that the "case remains active" as detectives from the department's Major Crimes Unit continue their investigation into the deadly stabbing.
Anyone with information about the crime was urged to call Hampton Police at 757β727β6111 or the Crime Line at 1β888-LOCK-U-UP. Tipsters can also send an anonymous tip by visiting our secure tip form at P3Tips.com. Crime Line callers remain anonymous and never appear in court. If a Crime Line tip results in an arrest, the caller may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1500.00.
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