Truck Driver's Chase Ends in Shooting


Author: The Daily News Now! March 14, 2026 Duration: 1:21
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Truck Driver's Chase Ends in Shooting

Jeffrey Latson Junior, a truck driver from Ohio, faces multiple charges after a high-speed chase that ended in a shooting in Akron, leaving an officer injured and Latson hospitalized. The incident began when Latson was found in his semi-truck at an IHOP, where he allegedly yelled at employees. After fleeing the scene and hitting several cars, including two police cruisers, officers opened fire, striking Latson four times. Latsons father claims police escalated the situation too quickly, while experts view the truck as a deadly weapon. The case is under investigation.

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