Virginia State Police provide update on I-64 shooting in York County, reiterate need for public assistance 

YORK COUNTY – Officials provided scant details to the media in the wake of the incident. VSP has, however, confirmed that police responded to reports of the shooting at approximately 5:57 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 24.

The gunshots claimed the life of the victim, a 54-year-old Gloucester resident whose name has still not yet been released.

State police are actively looking for the public’s assistance. They’re asking to hear from anyone who may have seen a Honda sport utility (CR-V) vehicle or noticed anything unusual during, prior to or after the incident.

The area in focus is the Humelsine Parkway-Maquis Center Parkway or the Busch Gardens area, either in the east or westbound lanes off the interstate.

The shooting took place between the 242 and 243-mile marker in York County, authorities say.

Agents with the Bureau of Criminal Investigation are also involved in the investigation. They issued calls for assistance from anyone who may have been off the interstate in the area and heard gunshots around the time of the incident.

Sgt. Michelle Anaya, spokesperson for VSP, said the information released to the public is currently limited because the investigation is active and ongoing.

“Currently, no additional details are available,” Anaya said. “However, investigators want to assure the public that there is no immediate threat to motorists or the community.”

A second shooting: While state troopers say the York County shooting appears to be isolated, it reflects a broader, growing trend of violence along I-64 in recent months. A second fatal shooting on I-64 west in Norfolk claimed the life of a teenager earlier this week.

That shooting began on I-64 west in Hampton on the night of Oct. 2. After shots were fired, the driver took the Military Highway exit in an effort to get away from the situation, according to police.

The two incidents were eerily similar. The drivers in both cases fled the gunshots, crashed into a guardrail and died from their injuries.

Anyone with information about the York County shooting is urged to contact Virginia State Police at questions@vsp.virginia.gov or by calling 804-750-8789.

Anyone who may have witnessed the Norfolk I-64 shooting is asked to call #77 from a cell phone or email VSP at info@vsp.virginia.gov.