Derrick Lamont Comer, 58, was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds in the 800 block of Chestnut Street in Hopewell, Virginia, after a shooting reported at 5:56 a.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Officers who responded to the call located Comer with life-threatening injuries; he was pronounced deceased at the scene. The Hopewell Police Department has classified the incident as a homicide and assigned the case to its Criminal Investigation Unit.

As of the latest update, no arrests have been announced and no suspects have been publicly identified. Detectives are actively investigating and have asked anyone with information to contact the lead detective or use an anonymous tip line. If anyone knew Derrick or saw activity in the Chestnut Street area that morning, can you share what you remember with investigators?