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Man in critical condition after shot by officers in Port Angeles

May 29, 2016, 10:54 AM

Police said James Sweet, 36, was hospitalized in critical condition after an officer-involved shoot...

Police said James Sweet, 36, was hospitalized in critical condition after an officer-involved shooting. (Photo of James Sweet from KONP News Radio)

(Photo of James Sweet from KONP News Radio)

Police were involved in a shootout Saturday morning in Port Angeles. The man shot by police, identified as 36-year-old James Sweet, has been hospitalized in critical condition.

Officials with the Clallam County Sheriff’s Office said no officers were injured by gunfire. A traffic stop was attempted and Sweet did not yield to officers, speeding off instead, according to the sheriff’s office.

After fleeing the traffic stop, Sweet was involved in a collision at U.S. 101 and Monroe Street. Sheriff’s officials said Sweet then pulled out a gun and opened fire on an officer.

The officer, identified as Whitney Fairbanks, returned fire.

Sweet is expected to survive.

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