A violent incident outside Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia, on Friday night (September 19) left one person dead and two others injured during Phish’s performance.
According to the Hampton Police Division, officers responded to reports of a confrontation on Coliseum Drive just after 9:30 p.m. ET, which escalated into a stabbing.
“Members from the Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue responded to the scene and rendered medical assistance,” Cpl. Shaun Stalnaker said. “The first victim was transported to a local hospital, where he later died. The second victim was also transported and is currently receiving medical treatment. A third adult male later arrived at a local hospital as a walk-in with a non-life-threatening laceration.”
Authorities said the suspect fled the scene but confirmed that detectives have identified all parties involved. Police described the event as an isolated incident, not connected to the concert itself.
Phish released a statement on Saturday addressing the tragedy: “During last night’s show, a tragic incident took place in the parking lot outside Hampton Coliseum. 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’t 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,” the band wrote.
Despite the incident, Phish’s concerts on Saturday and Sunday in Hampton, marking the end of their summer tour, were set to continue as planned.
