PARMA, OH. (THECOUNT) — Police have named the 29-year-old man shot dead after opening fire on a pair of police officers during a traffic stop, according to authorities.
Jonathan Legg of Parma Heights, was the subject of a traffic stop when opened fire on an officer striking him in the leg. The detective is listed in stable condition at an area hospital. A patrolman was also injured in the incident.
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Legg was transported to an area hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Police say Legg shot the Parma Heights detective, and in turn, the detective and a Parma patrolman shot at the driver. source
The Parma police officer suffered a gunshot wound to the leg in the shooting 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.at the intersection of Stumph Rd & Huffman Rd in Parma Heights, OH.
The patrolman also suffered injuries and is being treated at Southwest General Hospital.