All rights reserved. Authorities search for man who shot Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper FINDLAY, Ohio (AP) Police on Thursday were searching for a suspect in the shooting of a state trooper during a traffic stop in northwest Ohio. The shooting happened during a traffic stop at approximately 11:05 Wednesday night. Hathorn jumps the guard rail and into view, before getting back into the SUV and speeding off. Suspect Indicted In Shooting Of State Trooper In Findlay His vehicle was found abandoned behind a business on Thursday morning. The incident started as a traffic stop on I-75 near U.S. 224 in the Findlay-area around 11:05 p.m., state troopers said in a media release. Hes described as a 42-year-old Black male, 5-feet, 10-inches tall, and weighing 225 pounds. The Highway Patrol says, during the traffic stop, the driver, identified as Robert Tramaine Hathorn struggled with the trooper over his gun and the trooper sustained a gunshot wound. UPDATE: BREAKING NEWS/ SUSPECT CAUGHT The suspect in the shooting of a Highway Patrol trooper last night in Findlay was taken into custody at around 1pm Thursday near the Blanchard River on the road behind Walmart. Article. Police were seeking Robert Tramaine Hathorn, 42. Northwest Ohio snow emergencies by county, Thousands without power as winter weather rolls in, FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY Ending Tonight, March 4th (Friday night update), Parents, students arrested in fight at Toledo elementary school, WATCH: Dave White Chevrolets Basketball Friday, Week 14, Trifecta, WATCH: Dave White Chevrolets Basketball Friday, Week 14. FINDLAY, Ohio (WTVG) - Robert Hathorn awaits trial after being indicted on six charges for an incident involving an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper on Oct. 7 that led to a manhunt and his eventual arrest. Suspect Wanted In Shooting Of Ohio State Trooper - CBS News