Criminals have been empowered to go after the Police.
Via Bradenton Herald
A Bradenton police officer Thursday shot a man who tried to run her down with his car. The man was able to flee but was later captured after causing seven traffic crashes on Cortez Road in Bradenton, according to Police Chief Michael Radzilowski.
About 3 p.m., officials at Blake Medical Center reported that the man was harassing people at the hospital.
Police responded to the hospital and during the investigation the suspect returned.
He then fled the hospital on foot and jumped into a car. As he tried to drive away, he hit a female Bradenton police officer, Radzilowski said.
“As he did, the officer was able to fire a couple shots,” Radzilowski said.
The officer fired at the man, wounding him, Radzilowski said, but he was able to escape south on 59th Street West, where a helicopter from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office joined in the pursuit.
During the chase, the man was involved in seven traffic crashes, the chief said.
“Luckily for us, the MSO helicopter was up and followed the vehicle and was able to radio us,” Radzilowski said.
HT GetAClue