A man was shot and killed early Saturday morning outside Karma Restaurant & Lounge in Hampton, prompting the city to immediately revoke the nightclub’s operating permit following what officials called continued violations and public safety concerns.
Hampton police officers were patrolling the Lincoln Street area around 4:55 a.m. when they heard multiple gunshots. While officers responded, Hampton Public Safety Communications received several calls reporting a shooting at Karma, located in the first block of Lincoln Street.
Officers said they found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds when they arrived at the scene. Officers rendered aid until Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue personnel arrived, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene…