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Virginia man fighting for his life after shooting on Interstate 95 Thursday

Crystal Graham
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A driver on Interstate 95 is being treated for life-threatening injuries after his driver-side window was struck by gunfire Thursday morning in Chesterfield.

The shooting happened in the southbound lanes of the interstate near the Bells Road and Willis Road exits at 3:54 a.m., according to Virginia State Police.

The driver, a 31-year-old from Chester, was driving a Hyundai Elantra.

He was transported to VCU Medical Center for treatment. No update is available on his condition at this time.

The shooting remains under investigation by the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation Richmond field office.

Anyone with information related to the shooting is asked to call (804) 609-5656, text #77 on a cell phone, or email [email protected]

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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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