THOMASVILLE, Ga. — Thomasville police are searching for a man who shot at them during a traffic stop Thursday morning.
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Police said they attempted to perform a traffic stop at 5 a.m. this morning when the suspect jumped out of the car, firing a rifle at police. The suspect then ran away.
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The officer was not hit and is safe, Thomasville law enforcement officials said.
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Police have identified the suspect as Harold Deshawn Alexander Jr. and ask those who have information to provide to contact dispatch at 229-226-2101.
Law enforcement officials said they shut down an area near Harper School to perform a search for Alexander and that school was delayed.
Alexander is considered to be armed and should not be approached if recognized.
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