HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) — More than a year after witnessing the last moments of her son’s life, Dr. Sherri Watson is sharing the harrowing details. She is also calling on the community to help the fight against gun violence, with an upcoming event this weekend.
Mother remembers late son after he was shot and killed
It was the morning of August 30, 2023. 10 On Your Side shared with viewers a few details on a murder that took place the night before in the 100 block of Woodland Road in Hampton. The story included the basic information that was provided by police.
“Hampton police have a suspect in custody for a deadly shooting. Officers were called to Woodland Road just before 11:30 last night, they say Jahmee Harris allegedly shot 26-year-old De’Quan Studwell.”
At the time of the morning broadcast, 10 On Your Side didn’t know the victim’s mother was on the scene and watched the last moments of her son’s life. Now, Dr. Sherri Watson is speaking with WAVY about her son’s death.“I came home from work and a friend of his girlfriend was at the house, and they were leaving out, and, they went outside into the car. They were having a, you know, were talking back and forth,” said Dr. Watson…