KWTX reports the search is on for a suspected car thief who attempted to run over a Killeen Police Officer on Wednesday afternoon.

It started when an officer was attempting to pull over a vehicle along Creekside in Killeen. The car began to flee. News 10 says this is when the driver attempted to run over an officer who dodged the car and opened fire hitting the car. The vehicle then crashed into a house at or near Owl Hollow Cove.

The driver fled on foot while three passengers in the vehicle were placed under arrest. The driver's condition was not included.

Police are paying close attention to the area near South Twin Creek Drive and Creekside Drive as the search continues. Anyone who has any information about the incident should contact Killeen Police at 254 501-8830.

There is not a description of the vehicle or the suspect sited in the original story. We will update this story as more information becomes available.

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