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Illegal immigrant accused of shooting at small-town officer in high-speed chase faces possible deportation
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An illegal immigrant from Guatemala was charged in the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper after he led police on a high-speed pursuit Jan. 12.
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Upon being pulled over, Klarks allegedly presented a Guatemalan consular ID card. And when authorities began to issue a citation, he apparently fled, "leading officers on a high-speed pursuit into Knox County," court records state.
"The Defendant eventually lost control of his vehicle on Watt Road. When the first trooper approached his vehicle, the Defendant exited the vehicle holding an assault rifle, raised the weapon, and aimed at the trooper," court documents state. "The defendant was struck during the exchange of gunfire. Multiple firearms were recovered from the Defendant's vehicle."