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Tallmadge officers shoot armed man who barricaded himself in truck after 30-mile pursuit, police say

Man arrested, charged with aggravated arson
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LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP, Ohio — A police chase that started in Tallmadge ended 30 miles away in Lawrence Township with police shooting the driver who, police say, pointed his gun at officers and barricaded himself in his truck.

At around 11 p.m. on Thursday, Tallmadge Police were attempting a traffic stop on a 42-year-old man with outstanding warrants in the 1100 block of Woods Avenue, according to a Tallmadge Police news release.

Authorities said the man fled the scene and led police on a chase that became a SWAT standoff.

According to police, he pointed a gun at officers who fired shots at the man. He then barricaded himself in a truck on Lloyd Street Northwest in Lawrence Township.

The Canton Regional SWAT team responded and took the man into custody, police said.

He was treated for minor injuries at a local hospital, released and taken to Summit County Jail. He has been charged with aggravated arson, with more charges forthcoming, police said.

The state's Bureau of Criminal Investigation was on the scene investigating the shooting.

Two officers have been placed on administrative leave while BCI investigates.

News 5's overnight photographer said the car was covered in bullets and tagged with evidence markers.

No officers were injured, police said.

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