The pursuit of an as-of-yet unnamed suspect Wednesday morning led to shots fired directly at a Claiborne County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputy while giving chase in his cruiser.
According to CCSO detective Tim Shrout, the unnamed suspect led Deputy Jacob Engle on pursuit up Forge Ridge Road. During the chase, the suspect allegedly opened fire directly at Engle as the two vehicles moved onto Ironworks Road.
The gunfire caused the deputy to lose control of his cruiser, striking a stand of trees in the process.
Deputy Engle was taken to the Claiborne Medical Center Emergency Room for his injuries, then was later released, said Shrout.
The name of the suspect is being withheld, at the present time, pending arrest.
The Claiborne Progress will have more information, as it becomes available.
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