Bodycam: Fla. Police Lieutenant Released from Hospital After Suspect Runs Down Officers
Bradenton Police Lt. Perry Merril is at home after suffering a traumatic brain injury when a suspect allegedly ran down two officers responding to a report of a man with a gun at a Wawa gas station.
What to Know
- A Bradenton police lieutenant was released from the hospital Monday after suffering a traumatic brain injury when a suspect allegedly struck two officers with a vehicle during an early-morning encounter at a gas station.
- Police say the suspect led officers on a chase after the collision before crashing nearby and being taken into custody on multiple felony charges, including aggravated battery on law enforcement officers.
- Released body-worn camera footage captured the incident, and the state is investigating the officers' use of force during the chase.