CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Two Hamilton County deputies are on leave while the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation investigates a police shooting during a traffic stop.

Tadarius McDaniel, 23, faces two counts of attempted first-degree murder of a police officer, theft, and firearm-related charges.

According to the arrest report, deputies on foot stopped McDaniel after he was allegedly driving a stolen Hyundai Sonata.

The deputies gave verbal commands, and the vehicle then allegedly accelerated toward them.

The deputies fired, striking McDaniel.

McDaniel was transported to a hospital for treatment.

A second person in the vehicle was questioned and released.

The deputies involved were not injured.

McDaniel appeared in Judge Starnes’ courtroom today.

His initial hearing was postponed

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