Tennessee male on the run following taking pictures police officer: ‘Armed and particularly dangerous’

A manhunt is underway in Tennessee for an armed suspect who reportedly shot and wounded a law enforcement officer throughout a automobile chase Monday night, authorities claimed.

Officers blanketed the place of Gibson Push in Madison, a suburb in northeast Nashville, in look for of the suspect, identified as 34-year-old Samuel Quinton Edwards, the Metro Nashville Law enforcement Section claimed. Edwards has yet to be caught as of Tuesday early morning.

"Edwards really should be thought of armed and particularly hazardous," the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said in a statement.

The capturing unfolded throughout a pursuit that ended on Gibson Drive, in accordance to investigators. Edwards allegedly fired pictures at a Henderson police officer’s patrol automobile, putting the officer. 

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Authorities described the officer’s injuries as "non-essential," but did not supply more particulars.

Samuel Quinton Edwards, 34, was determined as the gunman preferred in relationship to the taking pictures of a Henderson law enforcement officer in a Nashville suburb on Monday night time. Investigators say Edwards is armed with two guns and should really be deemed "very hazardous." (Metro Nashville Police Section)

Just after the Edwards reportedly opened hearth on the officer, law enforcement explained the suspect abandoned his van and fled on foot while armed with two guns.

Investigators feel Edwards then stole a white 2009 Chevy Silverado. The pickup is missing a front grill, and its front bumper has damage and dents.

Investigators believe that Edwards stole a white 2009 Chevy Silverado that had its keys still left inside of from Gibson Generate in Madison. The pickup is missing a front grill and has destruction and dents to its entrance bumper. (Tennessee Bureau of Investigation)

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Edwards is wanted for attempted felony murder and evading arrest.

Authorities have asked the community to promptly contact 911 if they location Edwards.