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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 distressing incident at the Tucker’s Pavilion, a mental health facility located within Chippenham Hospital. In the early hours of Friday, December 22nd, a patient and a police officer were wounded in a shooting incident, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement.

Upon receiving a distress call reporting the incident at approximately 4:11 a.m., officers swiftly arrived at the scene. The Tucker’s Pavilion, a renowned mental health facility within Chippenham Hospital, was the setting for this alarming occurrence.

The officers, who coincidentally happened to be in the emergency area of the hospital at that time, promptly assessed the situation. Their arrival revealed a man, identified later as a patient at the hospital, suffering from gunshot wounds. Fortunately, the injuries were determined to be non-life-threatening.

Additionally, the suspect, a 27-year-old individual hailing from Glen Allen, was swiftly apprehended. The suspect, who had allegedly carried out the shooting, surrendered himself to the authorities without any resistance or further incident.

As the investigation unfolds, the Richmond Police Department is working diligently to gather all necessary information relating to this unfortunate event. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear at this time, and the authorities are leaving no stone unturned in their efforts to shed light on the incident and bring about justice.

For the latest updates on this incident, please refer to the official article published on the website of 8News, a reputable local news source, accessible through the following link: https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/richmond/multiple-agencies-respond-to-reported-shooting-near-chippenham-hospital/.

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