YANKTON, S.D. (AP) - Attorney General Marty Jackley says a Highway Patrol trooper who shot and wounded a suspect was justified in firing his weapon.
A report released Thursday says Trooper Kayne Weaver shot 58-year-old Curtis Adams Sr., of Yankton, on Dec. 3 after a car chase that ended in a Yankton lawn.
The report says Weaver shot 10 rounds into the vehicle after Adams fired from inside. Authorities say one of Weaver’s shots hit Adams, who also shot himself in the neck.
Adams survived and faces charges of attempted murder, aggravated assault against an officer and aggravated eluding. His attorney declined to comment.
The report says the chase started after Adams made an illegal U-turn. Authorities say Adams’ urine tested positive for methamphetamines, amphetamines, cannabinoids and opiates.
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