A West Virginia state trooper sustained a gunshot wound to the elbow during a traffic stop on Monday in Raleigh County. The incident unfolded near Interstate 77 at a Dollar General store in Midway when the trooper pulled over a white Jeep Grand Cherokee. Following the stop, an individual inside the Jeep discharged a firearm, striking the officer. The West Virginia State Police have initiated a search for the suspect, who fled the scene in the Jeep. The vehicle is described as having pre-existing damage on the driver's side. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the Jeep's whereabouts to contact them immediately. The trooper's current condition remains undisclosed.
