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Johnson County looking for man who fired at deputy

policeOVERLAND PARK, Kan. (AP) — Dozens of law enforcement authorities are searching for a man who reportedly fired at a Johnson County sheriff’s deputy before fleeing.

The deputy was not injured in the shooting early Monday in southern Johnson County. Authorities say the deputy was investigating a reported break-in at a construction site when the shot was fired and the man fled.

Police did not return fire at the suspect.

Johnson County Sheriff’s spokeswoman Jill Koch says people in the area should carefully check for anything suspicious on their property and notify the sheriff’s office.

 

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