“During the struggle for control of the gun, it is reported that the driver fired one shot. The deputy was hit in the face with something, which is what we believe to be a bullet fragment,” St. John said. Both the officer and the civilian thought the deputy was shot at the time, and continued to try to pry the gun from the driver. The driver hit the accelerator, dragging both people with him, St. John said. Other officers who were in the casino came outside to help the three, and the Malibu came back into the parking lot.

Source: Forbes January 16, 2022 01:19 UTC