Early-morning fight escalates into stabbing in Hopewell
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HOPEWELL, Va. (WRIC) -- A Hopewell man is facing a felony charge after an early-morning altercation escalated into a stabbing.
At about 4 a.m. on Thursday, March 19, Hopewell Telecommunications received a call about a stabbing in the 4100 block of Old Iron Court.
The victim, a 33-year-old man, was taken to an area hospital for treatment of his injuries, which were not life-threatening.
Investigators with the Hopewell Police Department determined that the stabbing took place during an altercation.
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Officers arrested 30-year-old Makyle Sylvester White of Hopewell and charged him with felony malicious wounding.
No additional information is available as of the time of reporting. The investigation into this incident is ongoing.
If you know anything about this stabbing, you're asked to contact the Hopewell Police Department by calling 804-541-2284. You can also submit an anonymous tip to Hopewell/Prince George Crime Solvers either by calling 804-541-2202 or by using the P3 Tips mobile app.
