FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): A Fort Wayne man convicted of shooting at a police officer is heading to prison.
Charles Benson, 26, was sentenced to 40 years for attempted murder, one year for resisting law enforcement and 2 1/2 years for criminal recklessness, according to the News-Sentinel.
He was found guilty of the three charges June 2.
Police say when Officer Robert Geiger pulled a car over near Hanna and Lewis streets on Jan. 30, Benson ran from the car. The officer ran after him, then Benson started shooting at the officer.
Benson has a 153 days’ jail credit and plans to appeal the decision.
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