A man shot by a Cherokee County deputy sheriff Tuesday after he tried to run over the deputy in a stolen patol car remains hospitalized with non life threathening injuries, officials said Wednesday.
The suspect is Josiah Farino, who remained at WellStar Kennestone Hospital with non-life threatening injuries Wednesday, authorities said.
Farino, 29, has been charged in Cherokee with aggravated assault on a police officer, theft by taking motor vehicle, interference with government property, fleeing and attempting to elude, reckless driving, misdemeanor obstruction and felony obstruction, Cherokee County sheriff’s Lt. JayBaker said.
About 3 p.m. Tuesday, a deputy was dispatched to a grocery store in the 14000 block of Ga. 92 on reports that a wanted individual was possibly in the area, Baker said.
“The deputy made contact and the suspect fled on foot,” Baker said. “The deputy chased him around the building and the suspect got into the deputy’s car.”
Baker said the suspect drove the patrol car toward the deputy, and the deputy opened fire.
The suspect sped away and was chased by law enforcement authorities for about three miles northwest on Ga. 92, authorities said. He struck another vehicle and eventually came to a stop near Neese Road, Baker said.
He has arrest warrants in multiple jurisdictions, Baker said.
The GBI is investigating the shooting, Baker said.
Staff writer Mike Morris contributed to this article.
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