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Suspect arrested after firing AK-47 at state trooper

Authorities said it started with an attempted traffic stop.

MADISON COUNTY, Ga. — One man is in custody after Madison County authorities say he fired at a Georgia State Trooper. 

It happened shortly after midnight on Wednesday morning on Highway 72 near Meadow Lane -- between Hull and Colbert, according to a Madison County Facebook post. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says the GSP trooper attempted to make a traffic stop, but the suspect, 24-year-old Tim Carruth, tried to drive away. The GBI says the trooper tried to perform a P.I.T maneuver, which caused Carruth's car to get stuck on Highway 72.

Credit: Madison County Sheriff's Office
Tim Carruth

Authorities said Carruth jumped out of the car and ran away from troopers while shooting an assault-style rifle at the troopers. That's when officers say the trooper fired back, but neither the suspect or the trooper were hit. In the initial post, the Madison County Sheriff's Office said the man was considered "armed and extremely dangerous." 

Authorities said Carruth escaped into woods nearby. He was found and arrested about two hours later with the help of a Georgia Department of Corrections K-9. 

Carruth was charged with aggravated assault of a police officer and more charges may be added as the investigation continues.

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