Police shoot man during pursuit in Chester

CHESTER, Pa. - February 5, 2011

The gunfire rang out near 9th Street and Kerlin Street.

Chester Police say officers on patrol in the area of 7th and Kerlin Street saw gunfire coming from a GMC Yukon.

Officers began chasing the vehicle. The occupants fled the Yukon and ran through several yards.

During the pursuit, Chester police say an officer shot a 21 year old suspect. A police release did not say what provoked the shooting.

The wounded suspect is hospitalized and awaiting charges. No other arrests have been reported

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