Sheriff's Office: Man shot at deputy during traffic stop in Marion County
MARION COUNTY, Fla. - The Marion County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man they say shot at one of its deputies during a traffic stop.
On Tuesday, officials say a detective attempted a traffic stop on a silver 2002 BMW 325XI with the Florida license tag Z535MU.
"The driver fled from the detective and then opened fire and shot at our detective!" the sheriff's office said.
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The detective was not injured. The shooter has been identified as 20-year-old Nathaniel James Woodruff.
"We need your help getting this violent individual off the streets." Deputies say if you see him, do not approach.
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Anyone with information on his whereabouts can call 352-732-9111 or submit an anonymous tip to the Crime Stoppers of Marion County at 352-368-STOP(7867).
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