A rookie Georgia police officer has been fired after striking a suspect fleeing on foot with his patrol car, officials said. Athens-Clarke County Police Department released bodycam footage of Officer Taylor Saulters striking Timmy Patmon, 23, during a chase Friday in east Athens. When Patmon took off, Blackmon got out and gave chase on foot, while Saulters stayed in the car. Saulters tried to cut off Patmon but ending up hitting a stop sign, FOX5 reported. Patmon was charged with violating probation and obstructing a law enforcement officer after being relesed from the hospital, Fox 5 reported.

Source: Fox News June 03, 2018 15:34 UTC