Late-morning shooting in Hopewell leaves one man injured

Bill Atkinson, The Progress-Index
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HOPEWELL — Another shooting investigation has been launched in Hopewell after a man was shot in the back late Tuesday morning.

The shooting occurred around 11:35 a.m. in the 1000 block of Smithfield Avenue in the center section of the city. First-responders to the scene found several spent shell casings on the road, according to an email from police.

While investigators were at the scene, a man showed up at John Randolph Medical Center with a gunshot wound in his back. Police were able to identify him as the Smithfield Avenue shooting victim.

Police said the victim is expected to physically recover from his injury.

No motive or suspect information has been released. An investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who may know something about the case is asked to call Hopewell Police at (804) 541-2284 or Crime Solvers at (804) 541-2202. Information may also be shared through the P3Tips mobile app or website.

This article originally appeared on The Progress-Index: Hopewell Police say man shot in back late Tuesday morning