A Youngstown (Ohio) Firefighter was shot last night around 2315 hours. The Firefighter was on scene of a single family dwelling fire when reports are that the Firefighter was hit by a drove-by shooter.
The firefighter was shot while he was riding in the fire apparatus just as crews were leaving the scene of the Elm Street call.
Reports are that the shooter was in the driveway of a home on Halleck Street and began shooting at the truck that was driving by. That’s when the firefighter was hit as the bullet went through the door of the truck. Cops believe the shooter used a rifle.
Youngstown police also say the suspect fled on foot, and a Mercedes SUV was also seen in the area and police are actively looking for that vehicle. The condition of the firefighter is unknown at this time, as are the circumstances of the incident.
Reports are that the shooter was in the driveway of a home on Halleck Street and began shooting at the truck that was driving by. That’s when the firefighter was hit as the bullet went through the door of the truck. Cops believe the shooter used a rifle.
Youngstown police also say the suspect fled on foot, and a Mercedes SUV was also seen in the area and police are actively looking for that vehicle. The condition of the firefighter is unknown at this time, as are the circumstances of the incident.
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