Little Rock Police Shoot Suspect
By: Import User
Updated: January 7, 2009
Little Rock police say an officer shot and
wounded a burglary suspect who pointed a screwdriver at the officer
during a foot chase.
The suspect, 39-year-old Mark Harris of Little Rock, is accused
of first shooting at a homeowner during the burglary yesterday
evening.
Little Rock police spokesman Sergeant Terry Hastings says the
homeowner chased the suspect, who shot at him. Officer David Green
responded and pursued Harris, who dropped the gun during the chase.
The gun was found later.
Hastings said Green told Harris to drop his weapon. He said
Harris held on to the screwdriver, and pointed it at the officer,
who fired and hit Harris in the left leg.
Harris was taken to a hospital for treatment. Hastings said
Harris will be formally charged after he is discharged from the
hospital.
Green was placed on administrative leave with pay.
