As a Tennessee cop and a wanted fugitive fought in the street Monday night, bystanders largely did nothing -- even when the suspect tried repeatedly to steal the officer’s gun, according to police. Police said he actually was a fugitive wanted in Illinois named John Hughes, 50. TIGER ON THE LOOSE NEAR KNOXVILLE AS TENNESSEE AUTHORITIES CONTINUE MASSIVE SEARCHWhen the false identity failed to check out, the officer attempted to arrest him – but police said Hughes tried to flee. CHICAGO, NEW YORK CITY REELING FROM HOLIDAY WEEKEND GUN VIOLENCEThe officer tried to call for backup, but his radio was “rendered useless” in the melee, police said. Police said she was charged with a felony count of interfering with the arrest of a wanted fugitive.

Source: Fox News September 10, 2020 21:45 UTC