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Authorities are seeking him for multiple alleged felonies, including pointing a firearm at individuals, shooting at law enforcement officers, and ramming a patrol car. Residents in the Iowa Hill area were advised by deputies to lock their doors or remain inside their homes during the search."},{"type":"heading","text":"Disagreement on suspect's actions"},{"type":"paragraph","text":"Reports differ on the specific actions attributed to the suspect. CBS News states authorities are searching for a suspect who fired shots at law enforcement and rammed a patrol car. The New York Post reports the gunman rammed and fired on police before fleeing into the woods. 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