Virginia State Police investigating deadly Hopewell officer-involved shooting

PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia State Police is investigating a deadly Hopewell officer-involved taking pictures that occurred simply inside Prince George County, close to the Hopewell line.

The incident occurred round 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 1. Hopewell Police have confirmed one individual is useless because of the incident.

Virginia State Police stated a slow-speed police chase involving a Hopewell Sheriff’s deputy began in Hopewell Wednesday afternoon. Police stated that when the suspect – driving a 2016 Ford Explorer – finally stopped the automotive close to the intersection of Temple Avenue and River Street in Prince George County, the grownup male driver pulled as much as the police autos and “confronted the officers with a firearm.”

The Metropolis of Hopewell Police Officers and an Alcohol Tobacco Firearm Particular Agent – who was current on the scene – then discharged their firearms.

The driving force of the suspect car died on the scene. State police stated his physique will probably be taken to the Workplace of the Chief Medical Examiner in Richmond for post-mortem and examination. Police haven’t but recognized the person, as subsequent of kin haven’t but been positioned/notified.

No regulation enforcement personnel have been injured throughout the course of the pursuit. Police stated the incident stays below investigation right now.