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Police: Officer shot man in leg

Updated: Wednesday, 20 Jun 2012, 11:35 PM EDT
Published : Wednesday, 20 Jun 2012, 11:16 AM EDT

Jessica O. Swink

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) - Chesapeake Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that took place at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday.

Kelly O'Sullivan with Chesapeake Police said the shooting occurred in the 1400 block of Paul Eason Drive when an officer tried to serve an emergency custody order to a 60-year-old man.

O'Sullivan said the man became combative and resisted the officer and a struggle took place.

The officer then shot the man once in the leg, according to police.

The 60-year-old was taken to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

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