The teenager accused of hitting a Douglas County deputy with a vehicle at Lake Cunningham early Sunday has been booked in jail.
18 year old Cameron Cottrell has been booked for Assault on an Officer, Use of a Weapon to Commit a Felony, Theft by Receiving Stolen Property over $5000, and Theft by Receiving less than $500 (stolen license plates).
Douglas County investigators say Deputy Daniel Eads was injured Sunday when he was struck by a stolen vehicle driven by Cottrell. The incident began 12:15 a.m. when Deputy Eads approached a parked car near 96th and State. It was occupied by Cottrell, 18-year-old Shane Hunt and a juvenile female.
They were ordered to show identification and remain in the vehicle but authorities say the driver, Cottrell, accelerated in the path of Deputy Eads who drew his duty weapon and fired several shots.
Cottrell was shot at least once. The female was also hit. Hunt suffered minor injuries from glass fragments.
Eads was hit by the suspects’ vehicle. He was taken to the hospital for treatment and released. Cottrell was also taken to the hospital. He was released from the hospital on Tuesday and taken to jail
Investigators said the vehicle used in the incident was a stolen 2015 Toyota Corolla. The license plates were from another vehicle and also stolen. Hunt was also arrested and booked for Theft by Receiving Stolen Property. The juvenile female passenger is not facing charges.
Deputy Eads has been with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office for one year. Deputy Eads has been placed on Administrative Leave in accordance with department police involving Deputy-Involved Shootings.