Overview
- Prosecutors say the driver fled a traffic stop, struck an officer and police fired about 20 rounds at the car, seriously wounding the passenger.
- The 44-year-old suspect, found heavily intoxicated, was arrested near the passenger’s home and is in pretrial detention ahead of a February 13 hearing.
- Investigators concluded intent to kill was not established, retaining charges including violence with a weapon, aggravated refusal to obey, drunk driving, non‑assistance, vehicle theft and refusal of a drug test.
- The passenger, 27, underwent emergency surgery, is now stable and has been prescribed 90 days of total incapacity for work, according to the prosecutor.
- The IGPN investigation into potential unlawful use of firearms is ongoing after the two officers who fired were briefly held and released; the car was right‑hand drive, which unions say complicated targeting.