Man shot during fight in Hopewell, suspect in custody

Man shot during fight in Hopewell, suspect in custody

HOPEWELL, Va. (WRIC) -- A man is in the hospital after he was shot during a fight in Hopewell on Thursday.

At 4:46 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, officers with the Hopewell Police Department responded to a call about a shooting in the 100 block of Ruth Harris Way.

They learned that a 32-year-old man had been shot during a physical fight.

He was taken to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries, which are not considered life-threatening.

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Police said a "person of interest" is in custody, but provided no other details.

No additional information is available as of the time of reporting. The investigation into this incident continues.

If you know anything about this shooting, 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.