HOPEWELL, Va. β Police have released the name of a 58-year-old man killed in a shooting early Thursday morning in Hopewell.
Officers received a report about a man who had been shot in the 800 block of Chestnut Street just before 6 a.m.
When police arrived, they found Derrick Lamont Comer of Hopewell suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, according to officials.
Comer was pronounced dead at the scene, officers said.
No suspect information or additional details were available at last check.
"The Hopewell Police Department's Criminal Investigation Unit has initiated an investigation," police said.
Anyone with information about the crime is urged to call Lead Detective Nathanael Willsey at 804-541-2284. Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact the Hopewell Prince George Crime Solvers hotline at 804-541-2202 or submit a tip through the P3tips mobile app.
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