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Officer on Leave in Troy Shooting

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TROY — A Montgomery County officer is on administrativeleave after a Christmas Eve shooting.

Officer Johnnie Bruton shot a drunk driving suspect Wednesday night.

Investigators say Bruton was chasing a suspect, and once he caught theman, they struggled. Bruton's gun went off. The suspect was shot in theleg.

The S-B-I is investigating.

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