When the trooper got out to talk to an area resident, police say Austin drove off, hitting the resident. Police say the trooper fired several rounds trying to disable the cruiser.
The resident was treated for non life-threatening injuries. Police say the cruiser was abandoned and Austin was arrested at the Colonial East Mobile Home Park. He's charged with carjacking, assault, burglary, resisting arrest, escape, theft and other charges.
The trooper has been placed on routine administrative duty.
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