In Loving Memory of Deejayinks Shelton

In Loving Memory of Deejayinks Shelton 

The community of , 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, serving as a painful reminder of how fragile and precious life truly is.

According to reports shared by , 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 and the swift efforts of emergency personnel, 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 , 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  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.

Yet beyond the details of reports and investigations, Deejayinks Shelton was far more than a victim in a case file. He was a son, a friend, a neighbor—someone whose life intersected with others in meaningful ways. Those closest to him will remember his personality, his laughter, his presence in a room. They will remember the conversations shared, the plans discussed, and the everyday moments that now feel especially sacred.

The pain of sudden loss is difficult to describe. It arrives without warning, altering the course of lives in an instant. For Deejayinks’ family, the early morning hours that brought this tragedy will forever mark a before and after. Grief now walks beside them—heavy, uninvited, and constant. No words can fully comfort a family facing such a loss, but the embrace of community can offer strength in the darkest moments.

Neighbors in Hampton are also grappling with the emotional weight of what occurred. Violence disrupts more than peace and quiet; it disrupts a sense of security and belonging. It leaves residents reflecting on the importance of unity, vigilance, and care for one another. In times like these, communities often find resilience not by ignoring pain, but by standing together through it.

As the investigation continues, there is hope that clarity and justice will follow. But for now, the focus remains on honoring the life that was lost. Deejayinks Shelton’s story did not begin with tragedy, and it should not end there. His memory lives on in the hearts of those who loved him—in stories told, in photos cherished, in quiet moments of remembrance.

May his family find comfort in the love that surrounds them. May his friends lean on one another for support. And may the city of Hampton continue to seek peace, healing, and strength in the face of sorrow.

Rest in peace, Deejayinks Shelton. You are remembered. You are mourned. And you will not be forgotten.