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State Police | I-295 shooting results in charges for 17-year-old boy

Crystal Graham
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A 17-year-old boy is in custody after a shooting incident on Interstate 295 northbound on Sunday night.

The incident allegedly took place near the 34-mile marker on I-295 at approximately 5 p.m. A Hanover County sheriff deputy was already on interstate conducting a traffic stop and observed a vehicle matching the description of a suspect from a 911 call.

When the deputy pulled onto the interstate to stop the silver BMW, the driver fled, prompting a pursuit.

The Hanover County Sheriff’s Office, Henrico County Police and Virginia State Police assisted in the investigation.

The 17-year-old male has been charged with:

  • 18.2-286.1 — Shooting from a vehicle (felony)
  • 18.2-308.7 — Possession of a firearm under age 18 (misdemeanor)
  • 18.2-308.2:01(B) — Possession of a firearm by an individual not lawfully in the U.S. (felony)
  • 18.2-56.1(A) — Reckless handling of a firearm (misdemeanor)

No injuries were reported.

The incident remains under investigation.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]

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