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Chester County Authorities Investigating Police-Involved Shooting During Chase Involving Stolen U-Haul Van

WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) -- Officials in Chester County are investigating a police-involved shooting that happened during a chase on Wednesday. Pennsylvania State Police say they were trying to stop a stolen U-Haul van weaving in and out of traffic going 100 mph on Route 202 in West Goshen Township.

After several unsuccessful attempts to end the chase, a trooper fired one shot which hit the van but didn't injure anyone, authorities say.

Authorities say troopers finally stopped the van and found five people inside, including a 10-year-old child.

The driver and passenger now face several charges.

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