Bodycam footage shows Columbus sergeant getting hit by stolen vehicle, firing shots at suspect

The Columbus Division of Police released body camera footage from the sergeant who was struck by a stolen vehicle on the city's north side on Wednesday.

Police attempted to stop the vehicle, a Toyota Corolla they said was stolen out of Lancaster, but were unsuccessful. They decided to stop after a short period of following the vehicle.

Around 30 minutes later, officers found the Corolla in the parking lot of the Sheetz gas station at 975 East Dublin Granville Rd.

Police said the plan was to deploy stop sticks to prevent the vehicle from fleeing again, but officers saw the vehicle turn into Huntley Square shopping center and start driving erratically. Officers were able to block off all the exits of the plaza.