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Virginia State Police investigating officer-involved shooting in Hopewell City

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A man was shot by a Hopewell police officer on March 27, and Virginia State Police is investigating the incident.

The officer-involved shooting happened at approximately 8 a.m. in the 1100 block of Krupar Street in Hopewell City.

During the execution of a search warrant, Immanuel Jordan Taylor, 38, who lives at the residence, allegedly displayed a weapon.

Police report they then fired at the male.

Taylor was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. No update was provided on the condition of Taylor.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

Crystal Abbe Graham is the regional editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, she has worked for nearly 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of Virginia Tonight, a nightly TV news show. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television.