Alorton police chief shot during traffic stop
Posted October 16, 2007 11:00 pm
ALORTON -- Authorities say the Alorton police chief suffered minor injuries when he was shot during a traffic stop.
Illinois State Police say police chief Robert Cummings' injuries don't appear to be life threatening.
Authorities say gunfire apparently erupted during a routine traffic stop in the Metro East village. Cummings was grazed by a bullet as he tried to arrest a male suspect during the stop.
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