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FHP-involved shooting on State Road A1A in Palm Coast, trooper unharmed

FHP said a state trooper initiated a traffic stop with a vehicle, but the driver fled the scene. After a pursuit, the trooper fired at the driver, striking them.

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. — A person is in the hospital after a shooting involving a Florida Highway Patrol trooper on State Road A1A in Flagler County Wednesday night, according to FHP.

FHP said the state trooper initiated a traffic stop with a vehicle with two females inside. The driver fled the scene. 

The trooper followed the fleeing vehicle. During the pursuit, the car crashed and came to a stop. 

The trooper discharged his handgun and struck one of the suspects, FHP said. The suspect was rendered medical aid and taken to a hospital.

The trooper and other suspect were uninjured.

FDLE is investigating. 

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