U-Haul Chase Ends in Gunfire | St. Louis News

A high-speed, armed chase erupted in Warren County, Missouri, after a U-Haul driver, Daniel Ortman, allegedly opened fire on deputies who pulled him over for a suspicious truck. Armed with an AR-style rifle, Ortman fled, shot at officers, and continued firing even after being ordered to drop the weapon. Law enforcement used spike strips to stop the vehicle, and one officer returned fire, hitting Ortman. He’s now facing serious charges, including assault and armed criminal action. Investigators say Ortman, who reportedly hadn’t slept in days and was under the influence of meth, claimed he believed people were out to get him. He also has a prior felony burglary conviction. Thankfully, no officers were injured. The agency that fired the fatal shot remains under investigation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/a48732e6c9176c61