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Son arrested in Hopewell shooting, mother suffered life-threatening wounds

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HOPEWELL, Va. —Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at about 11:45 p.m. Wednesday near North Seventh Avenue and Davis Street in Hopewell.

Crime insider sources told Jon Burkett that a female victim was shot multiple times at the scene.

"[Police] located an adult female suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was provided emergency medical care on the scene before being transported to TriCities Hospital," a Hopewell police spokesperson said. "Due to the severity of her injuries, the victim was transported to Chippenham Hospital for advanced medical treatment. The victim's injuries are considered life-threatening."

The victim's son, 26-year-old Korry Jamal Lynch of Hopewell, was arrested and charged with numerous crimes related to the shooting, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Hopewell Prince George Crime Solvers hotline at 804-541-2202.

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