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One person was killed \u2013 and two more were injured \u2013 in a fatal stabbing that took place outside of a recent Phish<\/a> concert in Hampton, VA, multiple sources report.<\/p>\n This past Friday (Sept. 19), the legendary jam band played the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, VA as part of their Summer 2025 tour.<\/p>\n According to Rolling Stone<\/a><\/em> (via Yahoo! News<\/a>):<\/p>\n Police responded to a violent altercation just after 9:30 p.m. ET, according to a police report from the Hampton Police Division<\/a>. According to the report published Saturday, the suspect fled the scene on foot, but detectives managed to identify \u201call parties involved,\u201d adding it appeared \u201cto be an isolated incident.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The report itself \u2013 issued by Cpl. Shaun Stalnaker \u2013 also specifies that the\u00a0attack(s)\u00a0took place around \u201cthe 1000 block of Coliseum Drive. Upon arrival, officers located two adult male victims suffering from laceration injuries, one of which was life-threatening.\u201d<\/p>\n The report continues:<\/p>\n Preliminary investigation revealed that an argument had taken place among several individuals, which escalated into a physical altercation. During the altercation, one victim sustained a life-threatening injury, while two others sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Following the incident, the suspect fled the scene on foot. Additional officers in the area were able to locate and detain a possible suspect shortly thereafter.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Detectives from the Hampton Police Division\u2019s Major Crimes Unit are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident.<\/p>\n If you or anyone you know has information that will assist police, they are encouraged to contact the Hampton Police Division at 757\u2013727\u20136111 or the Crime Line at 1\u2013888-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.\u00a0If a Crime Line tip results in an arrest, the caller may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1500.00.<\/strong><\/p>\n Cpl. Shaun Stalnaker will receive questions about this release.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Lastly, Cpl. Stalnaker updated the report on Sept. 20 to confirm: \u201cThrough the continued progression of the investigation, detectives have identified all parties involved and appears to be an isolated incident. The case remains active, and no further updates are available at this time.\u201d<\/p>\n On the setlist.fm<\/a> page for the performance, one user commented that the incident took place \u201cin the parking lot after the show.\u201d Hence why Phish played their full (19-song) set that night, and they returned to the same stage the following night (Sept. 20). Also, tonight\u2019s scheduled third performance at the venue will conclude Phish\u2019s Summer 2025 tour.<\/p>\n READ MORE: 10 Times Bands Lied to Their Fans<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n As of now, Hampton Coliseum has yet to issue a statement on the stabbing. Phish have, however, via a statement shared on their social media accounts on Sept. 20.<\/p>\n \u201cDuring last night\u2019s show, a tragic incident took place in the parking lot outside Hampton Coliseum,\u201d the band begins, continuing:<\/p>\n 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. We don\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n You can see their statement below:<\/p>\n Naturally, most people have responded to those posts with sympathy.<\/p>\n For instance, someone on Facebook replied, \u201cWhen there\u2019s an incident like this at a Phish show, or a Dead show for that matter, it\u2019s a sign that we need more peace in the world now more than ever.\u201d Likewise, an Instagram user wrote: \u201cYou know the world is becoming a dark place when stuff happens at a phish show.\u201d<\/p>\n Another person on Instagram added more details regarding what might\u2019v<\/em>e happened:<\/p>\n Very sad. What we heard was that a local was attempting to rob vendors during the show and was spraying people with bear spray or mace and sprayed a female vendor, someone saw this happening and in an attempt to protect the victim, stabbed the attacker. Not confirmed but that was the word on lot last night.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Although Phish\u2019s current tour is ending tonight, they\u2019re still set to return for a string of New Year\u2019s Eve shows at Madison Square Garden. Specifically, their four-night stretch will run from Dec. 28 \u2013 Dec. 31, 2025. You can see all the details \u2013 and grab tickets \u2013 here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Phish frontman\/guitarist Trey Anastasio<\/a>\u2019s other group \u2013 the Trey Anastasio Band<\/a> \u2013 will be playing their own batch of shows this November<\/a> as well. They\u2019ll be appearing at places such as New York City\u2019s Beacon Theatre and The Mission Ballroom in Denver, Colo. during the second half of the month. You can check out all of the dates, and buy tickets, here<\/a>.<\/p>\n They take “Stan” to a new level.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Lauryn Schaffner<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhat Happened at Phish\u2019s Hampton Show?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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