Durham NC DEC. 14, 2007
It happened around 9 p.m. with an officer responding to a shoplifting call. Police say the suspect identified as Mark Rook tried speeding out of the parking lot. The officer felt threatened and fired a shot at the car. Police say that as the officer was approcahing the vehicle Rook put in reverse toward the officer.
Another officer got behind Rook on Interstate 85 and followed him to the Durham Freeway. That's where police say he jumped out and ran into the woods.
Officers chased Rook and took him into custody. He's been charged with larceny; resist, delay and obstruction; driving with a revoked license; and assault with a deadly weapon on a government official.
As the investigation continues Durham Police officials say the department will conduct an internal review as standard procedure when an officer discharges a gun.
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