Man Shot By Sheriff's Deputies In Md.

EARLEVILLE, Md. (AP) -- Maryland State Police say a man who pointed a firearm at two Cecil County sheriff's deputies was shot by the officers.

It happened Thursday about 1 p.m. in Cecilton. Troopers say deputies tried to pull a driver over for a minor traffic violation.

Police say the driver struck the deputies' patrol vehicle and fled.

The deputies chased the vehicle for about 10 miles, and it pulled into the driveway of his home in Earleville and ran inside.

Deputies arrived at the home. Troopers say the man came to the front door with a firearm pointed at the deputies.

Two deputies fired and struck the man. He was taken to Shock Trauma in Baltimore.

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