ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — A suspect is facing charges following an officer-involved shooting in Lehigh County on Friday.<\/p>\n
Paris Bartlett, 47, of Allentown, is facing a slew of charges, including aggravated assault – attempts to cause or causes bodily injury with deadly weapon.<\/p>\n
The incident happened just after 5:30 p.m. near South 3rd and West Union streets in Allentown.<\/p>\n
State troopers and local police officers were jointly conducting high-visibility proactive traffic enforcement throughout the city, officials say.<\/p>\n
Troopers say a stop was conducted in the area for a traffic violation. At some point during the stop, officials say a trooper discharged two rounds from a handgun.<\/p>\n
Police originally said Bartlett was hit by gunfire, but medical personnel later determined no one was struck by the bullets.<\/p>\n
Following the shooting, Bartlett allegedly fled the scene and drove onto South Carlisle Street, where the car struck several other vehicles before coming to a final rest.<\/p>\n
Officials say Bartlett was transported from the scene to Saint Luke’s Hospital Fountain Hill for his injuries. He is now being held at the Lehigh County Jail on $200,000 bail.<\/p>\n
A motorist who was struck by the driver was also transported to a local hospital for minor injuries.<\/p>\n
This incident is being investigated by Pennsylvania State Police.<\/p>\n
Authorities have not revealed what led to the gunfire.<\/p>\n
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