Kentucky man charged after officer-involved shooting
Kentucky State Police said a Fleming County sheriff tried to pull over a pickup truck around 2 p.m. The truck briefly got stuck but regained traction and drove off after the sheriff exited his vehicle.
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KSP said the truck began moving toward the sheriff, prompting him to fire his gun, striking a window. The driver then got out and was promptly arrested.
The driver, 34-year-old Isaac Spears, was medically cleared before being taken to the Mason County Detention Center, per KSP. He's facing numerous charges, including reckless driving, fleeing or evading the police, and wanton endangerment.
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KSP confirmed that no officers were injured in the shooting.
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