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Indiana officer shoots, wounds driver who brandished gun

Posted May 31, 2019 7:00 am

The Associated Press

CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. (AP) - Authorities say an officer shot and wounded a driver who reportedly pointed a gun at police following a vehicle chase in western Indiana.

State police say the Crawfordsville Police Department tried to stop an SUV for a traffic violation Thursday night and the driver stopped following a short chase. Police say he was uncooperative and brandished the gun, and an officer fired in self-defense.

Police said Friday that 41-year-old Joshua Brown of Crawfordsville is being treated at an Indianapolis hospital for a gunshot wound to the face.

No other injuries were reported, and no charges have been filed. The shooting is being investigated by state police.

Last week, a Crawfordsville officer responding to a domestic disturbance shot and wounded a man who allegedly pointed a handgun at police in self-defense.

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