Police: Juvenile shot in Hopewell

HOPEWELL, Va. (WWBT) - The Hopewell police department is investigating after a juvenile was shot.

According to police, Hopewell Telecommunications got a call just after 9:40 p.m. on Tuesday, January 13, about a juvenile who had been shot.

Once on scene, police found a 17-year-old male who had a non-life-threatening gunshot wound at the 1000 block of E. Broadway Avenue.

The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

The suspect’s identity is currently being investigated and his whereabouts are unknown.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing.

Anyone with information can contact lead detective Shawn Grant at 804-541-2284. You can also contact the Hopewell Prince George Crime Solvers hotline in Hopewell at 804-541-2202 or provide a tip using the P3tips mobile app.