Florida Deputy Shot At During Pursuit Says He's Lucky to Be Alive

An already unbelievable police chase turned even more chaotic when authorities say a suspect opened fire on Martin County Sheriff's Deputy Gavin Werner.
June 22, 2018
An already unbelievable police chase turned even more chaotic when authorities say a suspect opened fire on a sheriff's deputy. Deputy Gavin Werner of the Martin County Sheriff's Office was part of the pursuit of Juan Carmenate when the suspect's vehicle was seen in aerial footage, making a 360-degree turn in a field. As he speeds back toward officers at the side of the road, the suspect allegedly fired at Deputy Werner's vehicle.
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