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Man In Custody After Almost Hitting Officers With Car During Undercover Child Predator Investigation In Robinson Township

ROBINSON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) -- Officials had to open fire at a suspect during an undercover child predator investigation after the individual almost hit officials with his car.

On Thursday, agents with the Attorney General's Office said they were posing as a 14-year-old boy online when they were contacted by Justin Torres.

They say he tried to set up a meeting for sex at the Holiday Inn along Campbell's Run Road.

When he arrived, undercover agents confronted Torres, who was sitting in his car.

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(Photo Credit: KDKA)

While trying to get away, police say Torres almost hit officers, including driving directly towards them.

That's when the shots were fired at his car.

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(Photo Credit: Attorney General's Office)

Torres was eventually pulled over along Route 22-30 and taken into custody.

Torres is facing numerous charges, including aggravated assault and unlawful contact with a minor.

No one was hurt.

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