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Man arrested following fatal shooting in Wytheville

A man was arrested following a fatal shooting in Wytheville early Thursday morning, Wythe County Sheriff’s Office said. (The Wythe County Sheriff’s Office)

WYTHEVILLE, Va. – A man was arrested following a fatal shooting in Wytheville early Thursday morning, Wythe County Sheriff’s Office said.

On Thursday at about 1 a.m., WCSO and Wytheville Police Department responded to a call on the 2600 block of West Ridge Road regarding a reported shooting. Upon arrival, they found a woman who had died from a gunshot wound on the scene. The woman was identified as 44-year-old Victoria Howell.

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A man who was at the scene was identified as Chad Hawks. He was charged with the following:

  • Second-Degree Murder
  • Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Felony
  • Reckless Handling of a Firearm
  • Discharging a Firearm inside an Occupied Dwelling

Hawks is currently being held at New River Regional Jail. WCSO said Hawks and Howell both lived at the home where the incident took place, and are thought to have been in a relationship.

This investigation is still ongoing. We will update you with more information as it becomes available.