CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) –
Cleveland Metroparks Rangers said the man who shot a ranger Tuesday night while being transported was killed.
The suspect was riding in the back of a cruiser when he shot the 27-year-old ranger, hitting her in her vest. She was taking the prisoner to the Justice Center to be booked and housed at the Central Prison Unit on Ontario St. on felony drug charges when the incident happened.
A second Metroparks Police car was following them and returned fire after hearing shots as they pulled into the police garage.
Both rangers and the suspect were taken to MetroHealth Medical Center to be evaluated and treated. The rangers did not suffer any life threatening injuries but the suspect was pronounced dead.
No names or conditions have been released.
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