A manhunt for a suspect accused of opening fire on a Tennessee police officer during a traffic stop intensified Sunday night after the alleged shooter's car was found in another state.
WTVC reporter Stephanie LaChance tweeted out various updates on social media as the case unfolded, with information being provided by local law enforcement. "East Ridge Police Chief Stan Allen confirms an officer was shot at traffic stop off of Ringgold Road," she wrote on Sunday afternoon. "What we know at this time: The officer is in stable conditions at Erlanger Hospital.The suspect is NOT in custody and drove off after firing at the officer." The officer who was shot was later identified as Corporal Terry Prescott in a press release by police and was.
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