>>After a Significant Drop, Hopewell Violence Increased
(Hopewell, VA) -- Hopewell leaders are trying to put an end to a string of violence. Madison Roberts has more on how police are trying to reverse the recent trend.Preview: Wrap Script:
Until last month, the city of Hopewell was experiencing a 71-percent drop in violent crime. Those numbers went up by two-percent within 14 days with the latest shooting taking place last Sunday. Virginia Delegate Carrie Coyner was at Wednesday's news conference...Preview: One of the recent shootings is a double murder that took place at a large house party on July 21st. Hopewell Commonwealth Attorney Richard Newman...Preview: So far, no arrests have been made. Police say some of the shootings have been tied to other nearby cities, like Richmond and Petersburg.