Published March 12, 2016
A man wanted in connection with a shooting that injured a Jackson police officer has surrendered.
Authorities tell WAPT-TV (http://bit.ly/1QNJ8rr ) that Rashad R. Caston turned himself in Friday. He faces charges of aggravated assault on a police officer, attempted armed robbery of an individual and burglary of an occupied dwelling.
Officer Abe Gines, an eight-year veteran, responded to an armed robbery call at an apartment complex Wednesday morning. When he entered an open door, a suspect emerged from behind him and fired. Gines was grazed by a bullet. He has since been released in good condition.
Police Chief Lee Vance says Gines ran after Caston following the shooting but lost him as he ran through a creek. Vance praised Gines as "brave enough to continue the chase despite" being wounded.
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Information from: WAPT-TV, http://www.wapt.com
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