Authorities in Jerome county have identified the suspect in last night’s officer involved shooting.  According to investigators Jerome city police officer Dennis Clark attempted to stop 29 year old Chris Taylor on a routine traffic violation when a high speed chase occurred.  Gun fire was exchanged during the chase, which ended when Taylor’s vehicle flipped over.  Both Taylor and Officer Clark suffered gunshot wounds.  Clark was hit in the face by gun fire.   Neither Officer Clark nor Taylor’s wounds are believed to be life threatening.  According to authorities Taylor was on probation with the Idaho Department of Correction.  Stay tuned to News Radio 1310 KLIX for more details as they become available.

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