FOLLY BEACH, S.C. (WCSC) - A man has been arrested and faces multiple charges following an armed carjacking and firing at officers during a pursuit on Sunday.

Justin Wright, 32, of Moncks Corner, is charged with attempted murder of a law enforcement officer, armed carjacking, felon in possession of a firearm and failure to stop for blue lights, according to Folly Beach Police.

Police say that Wright carjacked a vehicle at gunpoint and fled from officers. During the pursuit, Wright hit a police cruiser, drove through a gate at Lighthouse Inlet, and fired at officers.

Folly Beach Police, with support from the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office, arrested Wright in the sand dunes and recovered the gun.

“The bravery shown by our officers under direct gunfire ensured our community remained s

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