Officer shoots motorist on Highway 1

[UpInArms]

http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/archive/2004/May/31/local/stories/01local.htm

WATSONVILLE — Holiday travel came to a halt on Highway 1 between La Selva Beach and Watsonville on Sunday, when a shooting forced the closure of southbound lanes for several hours between San Andreas Road and Buena Vista Drive.

The shooting happened around 3:20 p.m. just south of Vista Point after a California Highway Patrol officer pulled over a motorist for tailgating, said Officer Jason Butler, CHP spokesman. The names of the driver and the officer involved were withheld, pending an investigation.

"The driver had an issue with being issued a citation. He exited his vehicle on the freeway and attacked the officer," Butler said, noting the man had no warrants or criminal history.

The officer reached for his baton in an attempt to defend himself, but it became lost in the scuffle and the officer was struck on the head. The CHP is investigating whether the officer was struck with the baton.

Bleeding substantially, the officer drew his weapon and shot the suspect at least two times in the upper body.

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[xchrom]

1. i hate cars

it used to be a joy to drive in cali -- not any more.
and this is just one more example why it isn't -- too many crazy people out there.

[uncle ray]

2. i love cars

its the crazy angry people that i hate.