Angel Decarlo's family seeks $25 million, plus costs, in Hopewell wrongful-death lawsuit
The lawsuit claims Hopewell detective was 'reckless, wanton and showed disregard' for the woman's life when he shot her in 2018
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The lawsuit claims Hopewell detective was 'reckless, wanton and showed disregard' for the woman's life when he shot her in 2018
Dr. Emily Grant Decarlo blasted the grand jury for not indicting the officer, who has been on admin duty since her daughter’s 2018 shooting death
A grand jury has declined to indict a Hopewell police officer in the shooting of a robbery suspect.
HOPEWELL — It’s been more than four years since 31-year-old Angel DeCarlo was fatally shot by a police detective responding to a convenience store armed robbery in late 2018. Because a local officer was involved, Virginia State Police were asked to investigate, and a special prosecutor was appointed to determine whether he should face charges. Portsmouth Commonwealth’s Attorney Stephanie ...
Portsmouth Commonwealth's Attorney Stephanie Morales was asked to serve as special prosecutor in a case involving a Hopewell police officer who fatally shot a robbery suspect. Morales took the case on in 2019 but has yet to announce a decision.