Norristown police had a warrant out for 29-year-old Mark Simpkins, Jr. since October 2021.
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Officials say they spotted him Saturday around 6 a.m. on Main Street.
But as he tried to run off, he fired a gunshot, according to police.
Officers confirm they returned fire, hitting Simpkins Jr. in the leg.
He was treated at Paoli Hospital.
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Simpkins Jr. has been arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault on Police Officers, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and other related charges.
Authorities say drugs and a gun was also retrieved during the arrest.