NORFOLK, Va. (NPD) - A man has been charged following a shooting Friday night that involved Norfolk Police Officers.
Just before 8:20 p.m., on May 24th, Officers were engaged in a foot pursuit in the 800 block of Bagnall Road with a man who had an outstanding warrant on file for his arrest.
During the foot pursuit, the man, identified as Markell T. Taylor, 25, of the 900 block of Bagnall Road, fired a gun in the direction of the officers at which time the Officers discharged their service weapons.
Taylor was shot more than once and was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries.
An officer involved also sustained a non-life-threatening injury that was not a result of gunfire. The officer received medical treatment at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital at the time of the incident and was released.
As a result of the investigation, detectives have charged Markell T. Taylor with the following: two counts of attempted aggravated murder on law enforcement, two counts of use of firearm, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Taylor is continuing to receive medical treatment at a local hospital and will be taken to the Norfolk City Jail and held without bail upon his release.
This still remains an active investigation and anyone with information about this incident can contact Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations, or submit a tip through the P3Tips mobile application.
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