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Richmond police officer injured when juvenile fires shot during traffic stop

Crystal Graham
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A Richmond police officer was injured Thursday night after a juvenile suspect fired a shot at him during a traffic stop.

Today, the 16-year-old boy from Richmond wanted in the shooting surrendered to the Chesterfield County Police Department without incident.

The juvenile has been charged with malicious wounding of a law enforcement officer, use of a firearm during a felony, possession of a firearm by a minor and possession of a concealed weapon.

The incident happened at 11:29 p.m. when officers stopped a vehicle in the 2300 block of Fairfield Avenue. Officers reported observing suspicious movements in the vehicle and directed the occupants out of the car.

The suspect fired the shot at the officers and then fled on foot, according to the RPD.

Officers did not return fire, according to the police report.

No update was given on the condition of the RPD male officer who was injured.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Major Crimes Detective M. Gouldman at (804) 646-3915 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000.

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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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