As Wilson attempted to flee in his vehicle in the 600 block of South Seventh Street, the vehicle struck officer Sean Figley. Another officer, Wyatt Arnold, opened fire and hit the vehicle, police said. Wilson was not injured by gunfire. The vehicle crashed, and police took Wilson into custody.
Wilson, who was treated for minor injuries suffered in the crash, told police he was “under the influence of cocaine, meth and marijuana,” according to a police report. He was arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence and outstanding warrants.
Figley, 28, an officer since April 2015, was treated and released from a local hospital. Arnold, 31, an officer since January 2014, was placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation, which is standard procedure
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