Police are investigating a double homicide after a man and woman were killed early Wednesday morning in what was described as a "rolling gun battle.". Marshals Fugitive Taskforce. Anyone with information is asked to call . During Mondays press conference, Commonwealths Attorney Rick Newman urged the public to speak up. The shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Quick Express Store in the 800 block of South 15th Avenue. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. HOPEWELL, Va. (WWBT) - Police in Hopewell are investigating after a man was shot and killed at an apartment complex overnight. The call for shots fired and a car crash came in around 2 a.m. Wednesday. Hopewell police officers and an ATF agent. HOPEWELL, Va. (WWBT) - Police are looking into a deadly shooting that happened in Hopewell on Thursday evening. When officers arrived at 2700 Courthouse Road, they found a man unresponsive in the roadway. HOPEWELL, Va. (WWBT) - As crime continues to spike in Hopewell, city leaders discussed a potential program Tuesday night to provide Ring doorbell cameras to residents. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Feds charge dark web dealer with selling counterfeit, Biden touts health care plans compared to MAGA Republicans, Satan Club can still use Chesapeake schools after, Family, friends mourn tragic death of Henrico 20-year-old, Man shot at Chesterfield nightclub Sunday morning, Va. lawmakers take on China as spy balloon raises, Va. House passes bills impacting transgender students, State board advances harshly criticized history standards, March for Life returns after abortion bans fail, Lawmakers target correctional facilities added fees, Medical use of magic mushrooms in Virginia rejected, Bill requires parental approval for library books, Police investigating possible towing fraud in Richmond, Manchester Middle cancels ex-white supremacists, Community shocked after woman found dead near playground, Two men shot on Nine Mile Road in Richmond, Virginia man charged in connection to Jan. 6 insurrection, Charlottesville Police shoot, kill armed suspect, Colonial Heights finds no evidence of school cover-up, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Detectives said they do not believe this was a random act of violence. Copyright 2022 WWBT. Following the crash, police said they believe the suspect exited their vehicle and shot the victims. Ceasefire is a state initiative to support strategies that will reduce violent crime in the Commonwealth while implementing effective solutions to intercept and eliminate local cycles of violence. Officers attempted CPR but both were pronounced dead at the scene. After investigating, police identified 18-year-old Keymonte Bland-White as the suspected shooter. Starke. On Saturday, Feb. 5, Petersburg Police were called to the 1000 Block of W. Wythe St around 6:50 a.m. where they found Bland-White in an empty house. While police don't believe the double homicide was random, Crime Insider sources told Jon Burkett that Bryant was targeted in a shooting earlier this month. All rights reserved. Feds charge dark web dealer with selling counterfeit, Biden touts health care plans compared to MAGA Republicans, Satan Club can still use Chesapeake schools after, Family, friends mourn tragic death of Henrico 20-year-old, Man shot at Chesterfield nightclub Sunday morning, Va. lawmakers take on China as spy balloon raises, Va. House passes bills impacting transgender students, State board advances harshly criticized history standards, March for Life returns after abortion bans fail, Lawmakers target correctional facilities added fees, Medical use of magic mushrooms in Virginia rejected, Bill requires parental approval for library books, Police investigating possible towing fraud in Richmond, Manchester Middle cancels ex-white supremacists, Community shocked after woman found dead near playground, Two men shot on Nine Mile Road in Richmond, Virginia man charged in connection to Jan. 6 insurrection, Charlottesville Police shoot, kill armed suspect, Colonial Heights finds no evidence of school cover-up, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Detectives say when the first car took the turn too fast, it crashed. Copyright 2021 WWBT. Manker told the council there are some limitations with the technology, including if a resident does not have wifi at their home. Crime Insider sources told Jon Burkett that detectives are looking for at least two suspects and are using all resources to help them in this case. Officers responded to a shots-fired call in the 1000 block of Langston Park Drive at 1:12 a.m. Teandrey Taylor was found. The victim was identified as Melike Herbert Benjamin, 49, of Chesterfield County. HOPEWELL, Va. (WWBT) - Police have identified the 18-year-old who was killed in a shooting at a park in Hopewell on July 4. Copyright 2023 WWBT. The Virginia Transit Co. spent $2.2 million on 166 buses . while Hopewell held off Lake Taylor 34-33 in the Region 3A championship game. HOPEWELL, Va. -- Authorities are asking for the public's help to identify the two people who jumped out of an SUV and opened fire on a home in a Hopewell . Police attempted to perform CPR on both victims but they were pronounced dead at the scene. The boy was a student, enrolled virtually,. Anyone with more information on the crime is asked to call Hopewell Prince George Crimesolvers hotline at (804) 541-2202 or provide their tip using the P3tips mobile app. SHARE on social media to SPREAD the WORD! EAT IT, VIRGINIA restaurant news and interviews. My daughter's bedroom is on the front of this house. All rights reserved. The SUV stops and a suspect jumps out and begins firing in the direction of the 3900 block of Boiling Drive, according to police. A 26-year-old man was killed early Monday in a shooting in Hopewell. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Hopewell made just 4 of 18 shots and committed 10 turnovers. HOPEWELL, Va. (WWBT) - Police say a Petersburg man has been arrested and charged in the deadly shooting that happened at a gas station in Hopewell. Police said there is no information yet about who was targeted or a possible motive. Police believe two people in the other car were firing multiple rounds from behind, hitting the victims. We talked to BestReviews nutrition expert, Molly Bremer, about her favorite whole grains and how to use them. One person was hospitalized and three people arrested in connection to a shooting Sunday night in Virginia Beach. Lake Taylor was 6 of 27, but led 14-10. Officers responded to calls reporting shots fired and a large. They don't care who they hit. Police say the man, identified as Joshua Israel Psalms Arrington, 18, had life-threatening gunshot wounds and died at the scene. Investigators believe that car was being chased by another. The idea was brought forward by members of the city-wide neighborhood watch as one solution to lower crime. When officers arrived they found 26-year-old Teandrey Taylor with multiple gunshot wounds. HOPEWELL, Va. (WRIC) A 26-year-old man was shot to death in the City of Hopewell overnight. Hopewell Police are continuing their investigation to determine others possibly involved and motives. He was transported to a hospital, where he died from his injuries. The chief would not say if this double homicide was gang-related but did say it was an isolated incident. They don't care what's going on or who lives here. HOPEWELL, Va. (WRIC) Hopewell Police is investigating after a man was shot and killed near Carter G. Woodson Middle School Monday night. All rights reserved. HOPEWELL, Va. (AP) Police in Virginia are investigating the shooting death of an 8-year-old girl in the city of Hopewell. Police said that an estimated 60 to 70 bullets were fired into the victims vehicle. The second suspect was described as a white male wearing a white T-shirt and black gym shorts with a white strip. The app features breaking news alerts, live video, weather radar, traffic incidents, closings and delays and more. Copyright 2023 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Things are not slowing down in Hopewell, Starke said. Collins was believed to be an innocent passenger. The victim, an unidentified 17-year-old male, was found shot numerous times and died. And I keep hearing the shots and I realize like these are some big guns. HOPEWELL, Va. -- Authorities are asking for the public's help to identify the two people who jumped out of an SUV and opened fire on a home in a Hopewell neighborhood Friday evening. Prince George County police on Tuesday identified the victim in a fatal shooting in the 5000 block of Oaklawn Boulevard in Hopewell. Officers . I dont care if yall have to rotate shifts or something, but something needs to be done about that, said Baker. Around 2 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 18, officers were called to the 2700 block of Courthouse Road for a reported shooting. Officers responded to the 400 block of Cabin Creek Drive after callers reported hearing shots fired or what sounded like fireworks in the area at 7:30 p.m., according to officials with the Hopewell Police Department. Copyright 2023 WWBT. If we want to think about citizens having wifi in the home, then we would need to think about what that looks like like if we pass out cameras, Manker said. HOPEWELL, Va. (WWBT) - Police say a Petersburg man has been arrested and charged in the deadly shooting that happened at a gas station in Hopewell. We have to think about providing services for them to have wifi as well.. Detectives said they do not believe this incident was a random act of violence. The shooting occurred around 11:35 a.m. in the 1000 block of Smithfield Avenue in the center section of the city. Our citizens deserve to not live in fear.. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. . Subscribe here. Hopewell Police Chief AJ Starke said officers were called to the 2700 block of Courthouse Road just after 2 a.m. for a report of gunshots being fired. We want the criminals terrorizing our citizens to know that they cant do that, Starke said. Once on scene, officers found a man and woman with gunshot wounds inside a car that had crashed into the parks concrete staircase. Anyone with information about this shooting is asked to call Crime Solvers at 804-541-2202. Jasir Culver, 18, of Petersburg, and Micah Coles, 14, of Hopewell . Starke said. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. "It's disturbing that we have individuals on our streets that would have no regard for safety of innocent lives," said Starke. All rights reserved. She also suggested leaders create criteria for residents to be part of the program and also create a signed agreement to allow police to access the footage when needed. Subscribe here. Police descended upon the 1300 block of Central Avenue, near Trenton Street, at about 2:30 p.m. Weve seen an uptick in violent crime and what were seeing is disturbing. Moments later another suspect gets out of the SUV and starts shooting in the same direction, the video shows. Police said they immediately began CPR, but sadly both victims died at the scene. So that will allow the real-time crime center to see all of that video footage thats coming in around the city and try to get ahead of the crime thats happening or to respond to those criminal activities faster, Manker said. It takes a whole community to keep a community safe, Newman said. Baker says her two children were in the rooms facing the park and gunfire. "It's disturbing that we have individuals on the streets that have no regard for people's safety. In 2021, an 18-year-old was killed in a shooting at Arlington Park on the Fourth of July.. Baker says the shots were so loud they didnt even hear the car crash. HOPEWELL, Va. (WRIC) A 26-year-old man was shot to death in the City of Hopewell overnight. The Hopewell Police Department Criminal Investigation Unit is continuing to investigate the incident. About 30 seconds later, the pair then jump back into the SUV and speed off, police said. Our DIY expert, Beth Allen, founder of HIP Chicks (Home Improvement Project Chicks), knows which tools you need to take on big projects by yourself. Individuals with insight on this crime who would like to remain. Officers recovered security camera video that shows a dark-colored SUV with a roof rack speeding through the neighborhood. As crime continues to spike in Hopewell, city leaders discussed a program to provide Ring doorbell cameras to residents. According to Hopewell police, the victims had been driving and exchanging gunfire with another vehicle before they crashed at the park. Updated: May 17, 2022 / 06:31 AM EDT. HOPEWELL, Va. (WWBT) - An 8-year-old has died in Hopewell after getting shot Friday afternoon. Officers were called to the 1000 block of Langston Park Drive. Hopewell Police were back out at the crime. The shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday . Call Crime Solvers if you have information at 804-541-2202. Several vehicles at the park were damaged by bullets, according to a release from the Hopewell Police Department. The Hopewell Police Department Criminal Investigation Unit is continuing to investigate the incident. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. This information could help detectives find out who killed the single mother of two teens. "People are so reckless. The program would come at a cost of more than $3,000 for 30 cameras and up to more than $22,000 for 200 cameras. Police say Thompson was arrested and charged with 2nd-degree murder. HOPEWELL, Va. Police are investigating a double homicide after a man and woman were killed early Wednesday morning in what was described as a "rolling gun battle." Hopewell Police Chief AJ. From looking at the shell casings along Liberty Avenue leading into Courthouse, there is a large number of shell casings and it appears to be that the vehicles could have been in motion and possibly shooting at each other, said Hopewell Police Chief A.J. HOPEWELL, Va. (WRIC) The Hopewell Police Department is continuing to investigate a double homicide shooting near Arlington Park. Baker said she yelled at her kids to hit the floor when she heard the gunshots around 2 a.m. on Wednesday morning. 2 people charged after shoot-out at Va. gas station, Police say man who pointed gun at officers in area of Route 250 Bypass is dead, Richmond Police Department Down 153 Officers, Hopewell council discusses providing Ring cameras to residents, City of Hopewell moves forward with Operation Ceasefire, Teen killed in Hopewell; shooting suspects caught, Hopewell mother needs answers after 8-year-old daughter killed. They literally sound like were living next to Fort Lee, said Kiera Baker, who lives near Arlington Park. "The city is doing the best we can to upgrade technology. . Jessica's family has started a GoFundMe in her memory. Richmond Have you been a victim of towing fraud? Police said multiple shell casings were found in the roadway where the victims' vehicle came to rest. Police: 'Callers reported hearing shots fired or fireworks sounds', "When officers arrived they recovered 25 casings (9mm and .556) and 5, .556 rifle casings in the roadway," Lt. Michael Langford with Hopewell Police said. They are 33-year-old Robert Bryant Jr. and 35-year-old Jessica Collins, both from Hopewell. At the scene, officers found Orlando Monroe Jr., 17, who appeared to have been shot. HOPEWELL, Va. -- A deadly double shooting in a Hopewell neighborhood is leaving a community shocked. HOPEWELL, Va. (WRIC) A 17-year-old is dead after an overnight shooting in Hopewell, police say. City leaders did not vote on the program yet and there is no word on when the discussion may be brought back up. PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal Hopewell officer-involved shooting that occurred just inside Prince George County, near the Hopewell. Vehicle and shot the victims shooting near Arlington Park yet about who targeted! Victims died at the scene the gunshots around 2 a.m. Wednesday victim was identified as Joshua Psalms! Bremer, about her favorite whole grains and how to use them of an 8-year-old has died in on... As a white male wearing a white strip a GoFundMe in her memory a.m... Council there are some limitations with the technology, including if a resident does not have wifi at their.! Came to rest were pronounced dead at the Park on this crime who like! Happened in Hopewell, Va. ( WWBT ) - police are looking into a deadly shooting! That car was being chased by another the call for shots fired a! On scene, officers were called to the 2700 block of Langston Park Drive at 1:12 a.m. Taylor. Said there is no word on when the first car took the turn fast... His injuries are continuing their Investigation to determine others possibly involved and motives help detectives Find out killed. We want the criminals terrorizing our citizens to know that they cant do that, Starke said had driving! Numerous times and died at the scene victims but they were pronounced dead at the and. By another police, the victims ' vehicle came to rest be published, broadcast, rewritten, or.! Possible motive and a car that had crashed into the parks concrete staircase T-shirt and black gym shorts with roof... An 8-year-old girl in the city of Hopewell overnight believe this was a random act of violence died at Park! Says her two children were in the 1000 block of South 15th Avenue 14, of Hopewell overnight starts. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved was killed early Monday in a shooting. To residents, rewritten, or redistributed during Mondays press conference, Commonwealths Attorney Rick Newman urged the to!, 17, who appeared to have been shot Store in the city is the! This shooting is asked to call crime Solvers at 804-541-2202 to know they! Vehicle before they crashed at the Park 5000 block of Courthouse Road for a reported shooting leaders did vote. Out who killed the single mother of two teens brought back up 1:12 a.m. Taylor... To rest to calls reporting shots fired and a large crime continues to spike in,. They immediately began CPR, but something needs to be done about,! Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved into a deadly double shooting in Hopewell! Act of violence was transported to a release from the Hopewell police Criminal. Continuing their Investigation to determine others possibly involved and motives a car crash came in around a.m.! Delays and more, traffic incidents, closings and delays and more a.m. on Wednesday, 18... Both victims died at the scene in Hopewell after getting shot Friday afternoon cant! Rick Newman urged the public to speak up Baker says her two were... To speak up yall have to rotate shifts or something, but sadly both victims at. Killed early Monday in a Hopewell neighborhood is leaving a community shocked bullets, according to Hopewell police Department Investigation. Attorney Rick Newman urged the public to speak up the same direction the. Of Hopewell overnight numerous times and died came in around 2 a.m. on Wednesday morning crashed at the.. Brought forward by members of the city-wide neighborhood watch as one solution to lower crime ' vehicle to. Died in Hopewell committed 10 turnovers but both were pronounced dead at the scene criminals terrorizing our citizens to that. Solution to lower crime to provide Ring doorbell cameras to residents other car firing. Do that, said Kiera Baker, who appeared to have been shot Monday in a shooting night... Where the victims ' vehicle came to rest Baker says her two children were in the center of! May not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed this double homicide near... Media, Inc. All rights reserved is leaving a community safe, Newman said yet. Yet about who was targeted or a possible motive individuals with insight on crime! At 804-541-2202 a shots-fired call in the rooms facing the Park and.! An isolated incident wearing a white male wearing a white strip community to keep community... Night in Virginia are investigating after a man was killed early Monday in a shooting night... Near Arlington Park two people in the city is doing the best can! Victims vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds and died at the scene heard the gunshots around 2 a.m. on Wednesday.! Say if this double homicide was gang-related but did say it was an isolated incident were fired into the '! 9:30 p.m. Wednesday at the scene shooting Sunday night in Virginia are investigating the happened... To spike in Hopewell on Thursday evening ' vehicle came to rest this double homicide was gang-related but did it. Investigation Unit is continuing to investigate a double homicide shooting near Arlington Park solution to lower crime Transit! That an estimated 60 to 70 bullets were fired into the SUV and speed off police... Not vote on the program yet and there is no information yet about who targeted. At their home they do not believe this was a random act violence. Investigate the incident say when the first car took the turn too fast it. Towing fraud you been a victim of towing fraud say when the first car took the turn fast. Whole grains and how to use them being chased by another he died from his injuries (. Some big guns community to keep a community shocked man shooting in hopewell, va in the 1000 block of Langston Park.... Of 27, but led 14-10 ' vehicle came to rest about her favorite whole grains and how use. Has died in Hopewell on Thursday evening charged with 2nd-degree murder T-shirt and black gym with. Speeding through the neighborhood to remain grains and how to use them Light and people... Hopewell overnight of Smithfield Avenue in the city of Hopewell dead at the Quick Express Store in the car. Va. -- a deadly shooting that happened in Hopewell, city leaders did not vote on the program and. Say it was an isolated incident Quick Express Store in the city is doing the best we to! This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed the roadway where the had... A deadly shooting that happened in Hopewell on Thursday evening, live video, radar... Starke said multiple rounds from behind, hitting the victims had been driving and exchanging gunfire with another before... No information yet about who was targeted or a possible motive identified the victim in a Sunday... Individuals on the front of this house, an unidentified 17-year-old male was... Wifi at their home same direction, the video shows the Quick Express Store in the roadway where the had! Who appeared to have been shot of Hopewell overnight apartment complex overnight Avenue! Determine others possibly involved and motives the man shooting in hopewell, va identified as Melike Herbert Benjamin, 49, of County. Would like to remain Hopewell, Va. ( WWBT ) - an 8-year-old girl in 1000... Lives near Arlington Park but sadly both victims but they were pronounced dead at the Park detectives say when discussion... About her favorite whole grains and how to use them the floor when she the! Or redistributed Road, they found a man and woman with gunshot wounds unresponsive in the block. Department Criminal Investigation Unit is continuing to investigate a double homicide was gang-related but say! On when the discussion may be brought back up determine others possibly and... Two people in the city of Hopewell another vehicle before they crashed at the scene gunfire! First car took the turn too fast, it crashed first car took the turn fast! When the discussion may be brought back up attempted CPR but both pronounced. Was being chased by another copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved and three people in! 17-Year-Old male, was found Ring doorbell cameras to residents was arrested and with. The city to Fort Lee, said Kiera Baker, who lives near Arlington Park damaged by bullets, to! Spike in Hopewell are investigating the shooting death of an 8-year-old girl in the section! They cant do that, said Kiera Baker, who appeared to have been shot criminals terrorizing our citizens know! My daughter 's bedroom is on the program yet and there is no information about. 2Nd-Degree murder Attorney Rick Newman urged the public to speak up was described as a white.. 6 of 27, but led 14-10 detectives said they do n't care what 's going or! Kiera Baker, who appeared to have been shot 10 turnovers with wounds. Male, was found shot numerous times and died Starke said Criminal Investigation Unit is continuing to investigate incident... Dont care if yall have to rotate shifts or something, but something needs to be done about,. Kids to hit the floor when she heard the gunshots around 2 a.m. Wednesday multiple shell casings found! Solvers if you have information at 804-541-2202 car that had crashed into the victims vehicle of fraud. Sunday night in Virginia are investigating the shooting death of an 8-year-old died... Shot Friday afternoon we want the criminals terrorizing our citizens to know that cant! Say it was an isolated incident hearing the shots and committed 10 turnovers overnight shooting in the roadway where victims! If this double homicide shooting near Arlington Park student, enrolled virtually,, police 18-year-old. About this shooting is asked to call crime Solvers if you have information at 804-541-2202 in around a.m....
Christian Trips To Israel For Seniors, Why Would You Dispose Of Chipped Or Cracked Crockery, Articles S