Fatal shooting under investigation in Hopewell
Published: Feb. 28, 2026 at 10:58 AM EST|Updated: Mar. 2, 2026 at 5:13 PM EST
HOPEWELL, Va. (WWBT) - Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Friday night in Hopewell.
According to the Hopewell Police Department, officers responded to the 300 block of East Cawson Street at approximately 11:15 p.m. after receiving a report of a male subject who had been shot. The victim was transported to Tri-Cities Hospital but died from his injuries.
Police identified the victim Monday as 32-year-old Andwuan Stewart, of Hopewell.
Authorities believe this to be an isolated incident with no ongoing threat to the public.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Hopewell Prince George’s Crime Solvers hotline at (804) 541-2202 or submit their tip using the P3tips mobile app.
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