Police make arrest in weekend slaying

ARREST
 
400 Blk of East Street
11/13/2010 - 21:51 Hrs
 
In reference to the stabbing death of David Lawrence Hopkins (b/m 12/4/90), Dewayne Hopkins (b/m 12/23/65) [pictured at left] has been arrested and charged with murder yesterday evening. It appears that the incident stemmed from a family altercation. Suspect (uncle) victim (nephew). In the interim, please find attached his booking photo.

Meanwhile, here's some additional information on a shooting:

SHOOTING

1700 Blk of Ellamont Ave (SWD)

11/14/2010 - 17:04 Hrs

On the above date and time officers responded to the location in response to a shooting call for service. Upon arrival officers located the victim, (b/m 12/29/88) lying in the grass suffering from gunshot wounds to a hand and leg.  Same was transported to an area hospital for treatment and expected to recover.  He advised that he was walking within the block when a small vehicle approached and a male exited, fired at him, returned to the vehicle, and fled.  No word as of yet on suspects or motives.

Here are some updated crime stats from the police:

HOMICIDES

2010: 193

2009: 200

Thus, we are down 7 actual homicides for a 3.5% reduction over last year at this time.

NON-FATAL SHOOTINGS

2010: 368

2009: 397

Thus, we are down 29 actual non-fatal shootings for a 7.3% reduction over last year at this time.