Police: 'Dangerous' suspect fired at Georgia trooper after chase
MADISON COUNTY, Ga. - The GBI is investigating an officer-involved shooting in Madison County.
Federal authorities say the shooting happened Tuesday night around 10 after a police chase on Highway 72 near the area of Meadow Lane.
Investigators say a Georgia State Patrol trooper attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by 24-year-old Tim Carruth of Colbert, Georgia.
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The suspect fired on the trooper after he stopped his car with a successful PIT maneuver.
Instead of stopping, officers say Colbert tried to escape, leading the trooper to perform a "P.I.T." maneuver on his vehicle.
The vehicle became stuck on the side of the highway. After that, police say Carruth got out of the car and began firing an assault-style rifle while fleeing. The trooper returned fire, but neither Carruth or the trooper were injured.
Two hours later, a K-9 officer helped to locate Carruth and he was arrested.
So far, Carruth has been charged with aggravated assault of a police officer. Officers say more charges will be forthcoming.
The investigation is ongoing.
According to the GBI, this is the ninth officer-involved shooting so far this year.