Suspect Escapes, Shoots, Is Finally Caught

A wild weekend chase erupted after Harles Smart, 41, allegedly shot someone in Fayette County and then fled on I-40, sparking a multi-county pursuit. Investigators say he was involved in a second shooting near mile marker 13, where the victim is stable. Around 2 p.m. Saturday, a Madison County deputy tried to pull him over — but Smart bolted, leading to a high-speed chase that included a PIT maneuver attempt and shots fired at the deputy’s car. After spike strips deployed by Jackson PD, Smart’s vehicle finally stopped on Whitehall Street, and he was arrested without further incident. Now facing attempted murder, firearm use in a felony, and evading arrest — with a $1 million bond — Smart is being held at the Madison County Criminal Justice Complex. This intense pursuit underscores the daily risks law enforcement faces. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d3d57eded944b482