Man Running From Police Hit By Cruiser In Salisbury

SALISBURY, Md. (AP) -- Maryland State Police say a man who was running from law enforcers was slightly injured when he was hit by a cruiser.

It happened about 1:30 p.m. Tuesday in Salisbury. Troopers said in a news release that state police and the Wicomico County Narcotics Task Force were working in the area tried to talk to a man who was walking through back yards.

Authorities say the man ran when he saw police officers, eventually running into the street, where he was hit by an unmarked police car responding to the chase.

Officers say a handgun was found in the man's waistband.

The man, identified as 20-year-old Kevin Garcia of Salisbury, was treated and released at a local hospital. He was arrested and charged with several weapons offenses.

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