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Fugitive wanted since 2022 after shots fired at deputy on I-94 now in custody

Rajena Linson has been wanted since 2022 in connection with a violent attack. Police say someone in her vehicle fired at officers during a pursuit Tuesday
Detroit police search for fugitive after shots fired at deputy on I-94
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DETROIT (WXYZ) — Detroit police say a violent fugitive is in custody. The suspect was being pursued when shots were fired at a deputy on I-94 earlier this week.

Detroit police search for fugitive after shots fired at deputy on I-94

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Rajena Linson has been wanted since a brutal attack in 2022, according to Detroit police.

In that case, police say Linson lured a woman to a bar, then beat her in a parking lot, running her over with a vehicle before leaving her there.

On Tuesday, as the fugitive apprehension team was pursuing Linson, someone in her vehicle opened fire on officers.

Police confirmed to 7 News Detroit that Linson was taken into custody on Friday.

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