Victoria Rose Howell dies in fatal Wythe County shooting
Fatal Wythe County shooting death of Victoria Rose Howell – Obituary
Victoria Rose Howell, 44, was tragically killed in a shooting at her home on West Ridge Road in Wythe County, Virginia, early Thursday morning, January 23, 2025.
Authorities reported that Howell was found deceased in her residence around 1 a.m. Deputies revealed that she was in a romantic relationship with 48-year-old Chad Nelson Hawks, who has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with her death.
Both Howell and Hawks were residents of the home where the incident occurred. Hawks is currently in custody at the New River Regional Jail, facing additional firearm-related charges.
The investigation into Howell’s death remains ongoing as authorities work to uncover more details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.