By Rebecca Sayce
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Phish said they were ‘saddened’ by the ‘tragic incident’ (Picture: Keith Griner/Getty Images for ABA)
Phish have released a statement after a stabbing outside of one of their shows left one dead and two injured.
The iconic 80s band performed at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia, on Friday night, when police responded to a violent altercation at 9.30pm.
A police report states that one person died after being transported to a local hospital after being stabbed.
A second victim was taken to the hospital and is ‘currently receiving medical treatment’ while 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.’
The police report states the suspect fled the scene following the incident, but police have identified ‘all parties involved.’
Taking to Instagram, Phish – made up of guitarist Trey Anastasio, bassist Mike Gordon, drummer Jon Fishman, and keyboardist Page McConnell – released a statement saying they were ‘deeply saddened’ by the events.
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One man was taken to the hospital and died from his injuries (Picture: Keith Griner/Getty Images for ABA)
‘During last night’s show, a tragic incident took place in the parking lot outside Hampton Coliseum,’ the band wrote.
‘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.’
Police have confirmed that a person of interest in the investigation who fled the scene was found and detained nearby.
Officials did not confirm whether the detained person was a suspect connected to the stabbing, nor have they released the identities of any parties involved.
The band said their ‘hearts go out to those affected’ (Picture: Keith Griner/Getty Images for ABA)
WTKR reported that an argument near an unofficial merchandise booth between several people escalated into a violent altercation.
A press release states investigations are currently ongoing and police are continuing to interview witnesses.
A statement reads: ‘At approximately 9.33pm, officers with the Hampton Police Division responded to a report of a stabbing in the 1000 block of Coliseum Drive.
‘Upon arrival, officers located two adult male victims suffering from laceration injuries, one of which was life-threatening.
‘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.’
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