Police arrest white supremacist wanted in connection with shooting of Tennessee officer

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Saturday, January 13, 2018
Police arrest white supremacist wanted in connection with shooting of Tennessee officer
Police arrest white supremacist wanted in connection with shooting of Tennessee officer. Gray Hall reports during Action News at 9 a.m. on January 13, 2018.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WPVI) -- Police have arrested a white supremacist who was wanted for shooting a Knoxville, Tennessee police officer.

Investigators say 31-year-old Ronnie Lucas Wilson fired shots Thursday evening during a traffic stop.

The officer was hit in the shoulder and is expected to make a full recovery.

Authorities say Wilson is a confirmed member of the Aryan Nations white supremacist gang.

He was already wanted on a probation violation for aggravated assault.

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