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Deputy testifies on attempted traffic stop before suspect started shooting at officers

Austin Abel enters Hall County Magistrate Court Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, for a committal hearing on charges of aggravated assault on a peace officer, driving-related offenses of DUI drugs, speeding, reckless driving, following too closely and other charges. - photo by Scott Rogers

03012025 ABEL 4.jpg — Austin Abel enters Hall County Magistrate Court Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, for a committal hearing on charges of aggravated assault on a peace officer, driving-related offenses of DUI drugs, speeding, reckless driving, following too closely and other charges. - photo by Scott Rogers

An attempted 3 a.m. traffic stop on Interstate 985 led to a Cleveland man allegedly firing shots at four Hall County Sheriff’s Office deputies, according to testimony.