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Investigation Underway After Shooting at Chippenham Hospital’s Mental Health Facility

The Richmond Police Department is currently conducting an investigation following a disturbing incident at the mental health facility of Chippenham Hospital. The incident involved a patient and a police officer being shot, causing concern in the local community.

On the early morning of Friday, December 22, at precisely 4:11 a.m., authorities received a distress call reporting a shooting incident at the Tucker’s Pavilion within Chippenham Hospital. Responding swiftly, officers who happened to be in the emergency area of the hospital at the time promptly arrived at the scene to assess the situation.

Upon their arrival, the officers discovered a man who had sustained gunshot wounds. Fortunately, these injuries were determined to be non-life-threatening. Further investigation revealed that the victim was, in fact, a patient at Chippenham Hospital’s mental health facility.

Additionally, the suspect in this incident, a 27-year-old man hailing from Glen Allen, was apprehended without any resistance after voluntarily surrendering himself. The authorities took the suspect into custody, ensuring that there was no further danger to the hospital staff, patients, or visitors.

This unfortunate incident has raised concern within the community, and the Richmond Police Department is working diligently to determine the motive behind the shooting. The safety and well-being of patients and staff within the mental health facility are of utmost importance, and the police department is committed to ensuring their protection.

For more detailed information regarding this incident, please visit the official news source at wric.com.

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