RICHMOND — A man was arrested as part of a shots-fired investigation and police chase in Richmond on Sunday.
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Richmond police responded to reports of shots fired in the 200 block of South Q Street just after midnight.
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While investigating, authorities learned that Matthew McLain, 33, of Richmond, allegedly fired a gun “in an unsafe and reckless manner“ during an argument, the department said.
McLain then left the area in his car.
Officers began searching the city and found McLain at a nearby gas station, according to the department.
When they tried to approach him, McLain drove away and started a pursuit.
The chase ended after McLain hit a curb; however, he got out and ran away on foot.
The department said McLain was eventually found hiding in a backyard.
Officers used a taser to take McLain into custody as they thought he could still be armed and wasn’t listening to verbal commands.
A gun, suspected cocaine, prescription pills without a valid prescription, other narcotics, and drug paraphernalia were found during the arrest, according to the department.
McLain remains booked into the Wayne County Jail on approximately eight charges.
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