Rifle-wielding suspect shoots at Georgia police officer during traffic stop

THOMASVILLE, Ga. — Thomasville police are searching for a man who shot at them during a traffic stop Thursday morning.

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Police said they attempted to perform a traffic stop at 5 a.m. this morning when the suspect jumped out of the car, firing a rifle at police. The suspect then ran away.

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The officer was not hit and is safe, Thomasville law enforcement officials said.

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Police have identified the suspect as Harold Deshawn Alexander Jr. and ask those who have information to provide to contact dispatch at 229-226-2101.

Law enforcement officials said they shut down an area near Harper School to perform a search for Alexander and that school was delayed.

Alexander is considered to be armed and should not be approached if recognized.

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