Christopher Shawn Barron, 46, was shot and killed inside a residence in Hopewell, Virginia, on the evening of Sunday, January 12, 2020. Emergency responders found Barron with life-threatening injuries; paramedics provided medical care but he died at the home. The shooting was Hopewell’s second homicide in under a week and prompted a homicide investigation by the Hopewell Police Department.

Barron was a lifelong Hopewell resident, remembered as sociable, active in sports from a young age, and the owner of a home improvement business. In the days after the killing police confirmed an investigation but did not release information about suspects or motive; initial reports indicated no arrests.

The case remains open and investigators have not publicly identified suspects or announced charges. If anyone knew Christopher, his movements that evening, or has information about the shooting, please come forward.