Driver Shoots At Police, Flees During Traffic Stop

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO — Police say a gunman fled after firing shots at officers on North Florrisant Road near Interstate 270 in the north county Tuesday night. He is still at large and a manhunt is underway, KMOV reports.

The shooting happened after a traffic stop at the intersection of North Hanley Road and Santa Bella Drive around 8:30 p.m. After pulling over a driver, police said they found outstanding warrants on the man. The driver then fled, almost striking an officer, and crashed on North Florrisant Road about a mile away, fleeing into some nearby woods.

No officers were injured in the shooting.

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.@stlcountypd K9 Officer on scene. Police are looking for a suspect after a shot was fired during a traffic stop. No one was injured. This is a North Florissant and 270. The police helicopter remains overhead. @kmov pic.twitter.com/Xx1NJM7GJk
— Alexis Zotos (@alexiszotos) August 1, 2018

A passenger in the shooter's vehicle was arrested. Police said a gun and drugs were found during a search of the vehicle.

Police helicopters and K-9 units were still assisting with the search early Wednesday. Police have not released the shooter's identity.

Anyone with information should call police at 314-838-5000 or contact St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers toll free at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477). All callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward. Tips can also be submitted through the CrimeStoppers website or free app.

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