Hemet Policeman Shoots Vehicle Theft Suspect at End of Pursuit

A man who allegedly fled from Hemet police officers in a stolen vehicle was shot, suffering a non-life-threatening wound, during a confrontation at the end of the pursuit, authorities said.The police shooting happened shortly before 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, in the 1000 block of North State Street, near Fruitvale Avenue, according to the Hemet Police Department.Lt. Nathan Miller said that a patrol unit spotted the suspect, identified only as a 53-year-old man, as he was driving through the area of Devonshire Avenue and Kirby Street.Miller alleged that the patrolmen recognized the 2014 Dodge Dart as a vehicle recently reported stolen and began tailing the driver, who stomped the accelerator as soon as he was signaled to pull over.“A pursuit was initiated as the vehicle rea
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