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US Marshals arrest man suspected of firing shots at park near elementary school in Chester

US Marshals arrest man suspected of firing shots near school in Chester
US Marshals arrest man suspected of firing shots at park near elementary school in Chester
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CHESTER, Va. — A man suspected of firing shots at Goyne Park near Ecoff Elementary School was arrested by U.S. Marshals at a hotel in Chester on Wednesday.

CBS 6 Crime Insider Jon Burkett obtained a video of the arrest, which happened at the Red Roof Inn in Chester.

Police confirmed to CBS 6 that Takhi Zhaki Johnson Sr. is charged with reckless handling of a firearm and shooting a firearm within 1,000 feet of a school.

The shots were fired on Tuesday, which prompted a brief lock down at the school.

Police said the shooting was domestic in nature and the proximity to the school was coincidental.

No injuries were reported.

This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom if you have additional information to share.

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