When officers confronted Harris again, police say he run again, but before he exited another gate, he reached into his pocket and pulled out what appeared to be a black handgun and turned towards the officer. At that time, a Fresno Police sergeant fire one round, hitting Harris in the hip. Harris continued to run, dropping the handgun, and was taken into custody by a CHP officer.
Chief Dyer said they recovered a black Derringer handgun at the scene. Harris was taken to the hospital for treatment.
Witnesses told police that Harris was known in the area for selling drugs and pimping prostitutes.
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