That’s when Cook came out of the woods, told the teen to stay in his auto, and pulled a gun on him. Police cornered Cook on that road and have since released details saying they believe he is barricaded inside that home.
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He has not been taken into custody.
CBS affiliate WTVF reported Floyd Ray Cook, 62, is accused of shooting Officer Ahscari Valencia in the abdomen Saturday afternoon.
Cumberland County Schools have CLOSED as of 5am due to safety concerns in the ongoing search for a fugitive on the run who shot a deputy on Saturday.
Authorities in two states are looking for a man suspected of shooting a deputy in Tennessee and firing shots at Kentucky State Police troopers. Authorities say the officer was not hurt. Nelson says the deputy was wearing a bulletproof vest, which saved his life.
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That’s when police say Cook wrecked his truck and began shooting at an officer from inside the truck. He has been with the department for about a year-and-a-half. He is considered armed and risky and should not be approached. He was listed as non-compliant, and his last known address was in Lebanon, Kentucky.
