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Suspect Wounded After Assault on Police in Dorchester Co.

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By Jemie Lee - email

HURLOCK, Md. - A suspect is under police guard while being treated for what is believed to be a non-life threatening injury he sustained when shot by a police officer.

35-year-old Leon J Spry of Preston, Maryland was shot in his upper torso while assaulting two officers and driving at one of them with his pick up truck early this morning. Officers say that Spry was showing signs of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. Charges against him are pending. Both officers involved are on routine administrative leave. This is an ongoing investigation.

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