Newport News officer wounded, suspect killed in shooting
March 4, 2010 | Virginia News
NEWPORT NEWS -- Newport News police are investigating the death of a suspect and the wounding of an officer.
Police say three officers were approaching a suspicious vehicle at an apartment complex late last night when shots were fired from inside the vehicle. One officer was shot in a leg and in his protective vest.
At least one of the other officers shot at the vehicle, which then fled. During a chase, the vehicle ran off the road and crashed into trees. The officers found the driver dead with a gunshot wound inside the vehicle. A handgun was found near the man. The man's body has been sent to the medical examiner. The wounded officer was treated at a local hospital and released. -- The Associated PressNext entry: Making the Most of Social Media: 7 Lessons From Successful Cities
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