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Car theft suspect killed in Little Rock officer-involved shooting

A car theft suspect was killed in an officer-involved shooting on 12th and Rodney Parham after a person drove away from a traffic stop and hit an officer.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — UPDATE - The officer involved has been identified as Officer Starks of the Little Rock Police Department. The man who died has been identified as 30-year-old Bradley Blackshire.

A person was shot and killed when they drove away from a traffic stop at 11 a.m. Feb. 22 at 12th and Rodney Parham and hit an officer, police said

The officer identified the vehicle as one that was listed stolen. That's when the suspect tried to drive away and reportedly hit the officer. The officer started shooting and killed the driver.

The officer is expected to recover from any injuries.

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