Deputies fire shots during Abingdon drug investigation; suspect arrested

A person was arrested after suspected drug activity in Abingdon led to a police vehicle and a government vehicle being struck, prompting officers to fire shots Tuesday, according to the Harford County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies attempted to stop a vehicle around 12:20 p.m. in the area of Abingdon Road. The driver then intentionally struck a Harford County Sheriff's Office vehicle, an uninvolved government vehicle and an uninvolved civilian vehicle, according to officials.

A further confrontation occurred at the intersection of Cotswold Court and Tewkesbury Road, where two deputies fired their weapons.

The suspect got out of the vehicle and was taken into custody following a foot chase. Officials are investigating the confrontation between the suspect and the two deputies.

Deputies said the male suspect was taken to an area hospital with minor injuries. It is unclear whether his injuries were caused by the deputies' use of force.

"It happened so fast. One secont I am looking in my rear-view mirror seeing this gentleman spreintin across the street. Next thing you know, five police cars are on the sceen, with more coming, and everyone is out of their vehicles. Those that were still in heir vehicle where trying to disable his vehicle. It happened in a few minutes. 

The two deputies have been placed on routine administrative leave, which is standard protocol following an officer-involved shooting.

Charges against the suspect are pending the outcome of the investigation.