Multiple Shootings and Robberies in Hampton Roads

Recently, several incidents of shootings and robberies have occurred in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. On January 13, a man robbed the Albano Cleaners in Virginia Beach, demanding money from the register while holding a small gun. The suspect fled the scene and was described as a black male with light skin, 5 feet 7 inches tall, with a medium build and in his early 30s.

Additionally, in Portsmouth, shots were fired in a McDonald's parking lot on March 18, 1992, resulting in the death of Eric Saunders. Witnesses reported seeing a white Ford Escort leaving the scene immediately after the shooting. In Suffolk, a school bus was shot at on February 11, with a window shattering in the process. Police are still investigating the incident, but it is believed that a pellet gun may have been used.

Furthermore, in Hampton, two men are wanted in connection with a home invasion. Alvester Kindred and Karl Beamon are described as black males, both 5 feet 8 inches tall, with Kindred weighing around 150 pounds and Beamon weighing 160 pounds. Kindred is also known by the nickname "Bam Bam" and frequents the Queen Street and LaSalle Avenue areas.

Key Takeaways:

  • A man robbed the Albano Cleaners in Virginia Beach on January 13, demanding money from the register while holding a small gun.
  • A total of four to six shots were fired in the McDonald's parking lot in Portsmouth on March 18, 1992, resulting in the death of Eric Saunders.
  • A school bus was shot at in Suffolk on February 11, with a window shattering in the process.
  • The suspects in the school bus shooting are still unknown and police are investigating.
  • Two men, Alvester Kindred and Karl Beamon, are wanted in connection with a home invasion in Hampton.
  • Kindred and Beamon are considered dangerous and should be approached with caution.
  • The description of the suspects includes their height, weight, and any distinguishing features.

Statistics:

  • 1: The number of men involved in the Albano Cleaners robbery.
  • 4-6: The number of shots fired in the McDonald's parking lot in Portsmouth.
  • 1: The number of people killed in the McDonald's shooting.
  • 40+: The number of students on the school bus that was shot at in Suffolk.
  • 2: The number of men wanted in connection with a home invasion in Hampton.

Sources:

  • [1] Virginia Beach Police Department ( exact text of incident report)
  • [2] Portsmouth Police Department ( exact text of incident report)
  • [3] Suffolk Police Department ( exact text of incident report)
  • [4] Hampton Police Department ( exact text of incident report)