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Man accused of shooting 2 officers near Columbus on the run

Man accused of shooting 2 officers near Columbus on the run
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The search is on for a man accused of shooting two police officers in central Ohio.

Police are searching for Daveonte Dixon, 21.

Police said Dixon was a passenger in a vehicle that was pulled over Wednesday night in Mifflin Township.

During the traffic stop, investigators said Dixon tried to run away.

Officers chased him, and that's when they said he allegedly shot two police officers.

The officers were taken to nearby hospitals in stable condition.