Overview
- An officer initiated a traffic stop around 1:42 a.m. near 335 Center St., and the driver fled toward westbound I-84 after initially stopping.
- Officers deployed stop sticks near West Middle Turnpike, slowing the vehicle as the pursuit continued onto the highway.
- Police say the driver fired at pursuing officers on I-84, and a Manchester officer returned fire, striking the vehicle and the driver.
- The vehicle came to a stop, officers rendered medical aid at the scene, and the driver was transported to a local trauma hospital.
- Westbound I-84 was closed for several hours, and authorities have not released the driver’s identity or condition as the investigation proceeds.