Phish Releases Statement Addressing ‘Homicide & Maiming’ Outside Hampton Coliseum

Phish released a statement addressing an incident outside Hampton Coliseum, where the band is playing this weekend, that left one dead and two injured, according to an official Hampton Police statement.

The police statement noted that officers with the Hampton Police Division responded to a report of a stabbing outside Hampton Coliseum at roughly 9:33 p.m. ET during the show on Friday night.

“Upon arrival, officers located two adult male victims suffering from laceration injuries, one of which was life-threatening,” according to the statement, which continued:

Members from the Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue responded to the scene and rendered medical assistance. The first victim was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The second victim was also transported and is currently receiving medical treatment. A third adult male victim later arrived at a local hospital as a walk-in, also suffering from a laceration determined to be non-life-threatening.

An update today added:

Through the continued progression of the investigation, detectives have identified all parties involved and [it] appears to be an isolated incident. The case remains active, and no further updates are available at this time.

Phish released their statement this afternoon. Read below:

Those with information that could assist the investigation are encouraged to call the Hampton Police Division at 757–727–6111.

Phish is expected to take the stage tonight at Hampton Coliseum as planned.