Suspect pulls weapon on officer, and fires

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Authorities are looking for a light colored Dodge Dart year model 2012 to 2017 and it’s driver after an officer involved shooting in Martin County.  A deputy pulled the car over north of Shoals on Mobley Road at 5:15 Monday morning.  The driver pulled a gun on the officer; both then struggled for the weapon when the driver pulled the trigger narrowly missing the deputy.  The suspect then drove away dragging the officer for a short time and then speeding away. The deputy fired a shot at the motorist who was last seen east on State Road 450 near Tip Road.  .

The suspect is a white male, believed to be approximately six feet tall, and was wearing a black hooded shirt and blue jeans. The suspect is considered armed and extremely dangerous.   The vehicle involved was a light colored Dodge Dart. Year model believed to be 2012 to 2017.  Anyone with information regarding the shooting or a possible suspect is asked to contact the Martin County Sheriff’s Department at 812-247-3726.  There is a thousand dollar reward offered for information leading to an arrest.