WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Winston-Salem police arrested a man accused of shooting at an officer early Friday morning.
Police arrested William Darnell Ruth, III, 31, in the area of North Jackson Avenue in Winston-Salem.
He’s charged with assault with a deadly weapon on a law enforcement officer and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Police said Officer J.M. Reyes was stopping a car for speeding on Third Street when a passenger got of the car and ran from police.
Investigators said the suspect shot at police and Officer Reyes fired his gun. The man got away while police chased him through an apartment complex.
Police identified the driver of the vehicle and charged him with careless and reckless driving.
The officer was not injured in the shooting. He was placed on administrative duty which is standard protocol, pending the outcome of the investigations. The State Bureau of Investigation is also investigating which is standard procedure following a shooting involving police.