Kamaar Robinson, 25, was fatally shot in the parking lot of the Newmarket Square shopping center in Hampton, Virginia, in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 16, 2026. Another man was wounded in the same incident; his identity and condition have not been made public. First responders found shell casings and damage to vehicles at the scene.

The Hampton Police Division is leading the investigation. The shooting occurred near the Newport News city line but falls under Hampton’s jurisdiction. Investigators have been canvassing the area and are appealing to anyone with information; no arrests or suspects have been publicly identified and the motive remains unclear. A local pastor urged unity and community support in response to the tragedy.

If anyone was in or near Newmarket Square on the night of August 15–16 and saw anything unusual or has video footage, please contact the Hampton Police Division with information.