HOPEWELL, Va. -- A boy was shot at an apartment complex in Hopewell Friday evening, Crime Insider sources told Jon Burkett.
Hopewell Police were called just before 5:15 p.m. to the 1000 block of Langston Park Drive about a shooting that just occurred.
There was a heavy police presence at the Langston Park Apartment Complex.
"Crime tape is up between buildings," reporter Maggi Marshall said.
Neighbors told Marshal that the 13-year-old boy was playing football at a grassy area by the road when someone drove by and began shooting.
The victim was transported to VCU Medical Center, according to officers.
Police said he suffered a gunshot wound to his left arm and is expected to recover.
No suspect description was available at last check Friday evening.
Officials said the police department's Criminal Investigation Unit has "initiated an investigation into this incident."
Anyone with information about the crime is urged to call the Hopewell Criminal Investigations Unit at 804-541-2284. Anonymous tips can be sent to the Hopewell Prince George Crime Solvers hotline at 804-541-2202 or provide their tip using the P3tips mobile app.
This is a developing story, so anyone with more information can email newstips@wtvr.com to send a tip.
