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Virginia police investigate officer-involved shooting

Authorities say after an altercation, the man was shot by a Richmond police officer, and the man was taken to a local hospital to be treated for his injuries.
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RICHMOND, Md. (AP) — Virginia police are investigating a shooting of a man by an on-duty Richmond police officer.

It happened Saturday night when the officer tried to stop a vehicle in Richmond.

Authorities say the vehicle eventually stopped across the Henrico County line, and a man inside fled on foot.

Police say the officer caught up to the man after a short chase. Authorities say after an altercation, the man was shot by the officer, and the man was taken to a local hospital to be treated for his injuries.

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