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Aggravated malicious wounding
By Contributed Report
Dec 17, 2012, 15:57

Jayvon Dennis

On December 13 at 2:08 a.m., Hopewell Police responded to the 1000 block of Langston Park Dr. in reference to shots being fired. Officers located the victim in the median on Winston Churchill Dr. just West of Langston Park Dr. The victim had extensive visible injuries to his mouth as a result of being shot by a known offender. EMS responded to the scene, provided emergency medical treatment and subsequently transported the victim to the Southside Regional Hospital for further treatment. The victim has non-life threatening injuries.

Jayvon Antione Dennis is currently wanted by the Hopewell Police Department for Burglary, Aggravated Malicious Wounding, Use of a Firearm in Commission of a Felony, and    

Possession of a Firearm after being a Convicted Felon, in connection with this shooting at  Langston Park Apartments.

Chief Keohane stated that, “We are utilizing all of our available resources to locate this dangerous offender and get him off the streets as soon as possible”

Dennis is described as being approximately 5’8” and 125 lbs.

Any person(s) who have information on wanted persons or any crime occurring in the City of Hopewell may contact the Hopewell/Prince George Crime Solvers at 541-2202. You can also  text-a-tip anonymously. Simply add “274637 (CRIMES)” to your Contacts list on your cellular phone, and then text “igotcha” along with your message/tip. You will then be provided an ID    Number that you will use when checking the status of your tip or picking up your reward.

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