Richmond police shoot person while serving search warrant
RICHMOND — At least one Richmond police officer shot and fatally wounded a person during the service of a search warrant Wednesday morning, authorities said.
The person, whose identity was not immediately available, died despite rescue efforts from officers, Richmond police Sgt. Donald Patchin said by phone Wednesday afternoon. The investigation centered on illegal high-powered guns, according to authorities. The shooting occurred about 9 a.m. in the 1200 block of Sanderling Island, Patchin said.
The shooting happened when police entered, and a person came at them armed with a gun, according to authorities. The person refused to drop it, and several officers fired, authorities said. The identities of the officers who fired were not released. Authorities did not immediately say more about the nature of the investigation or how they were led to the home where the shooting happened.
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