By Associated Press - Thursday, June 29, 2017

CHANDLER, Ariz. (AP) - Police in Chandler say a man standing on a roof and outfitted in a bulletproof vest fired an arrow at an officer late Wednesday night.

Police say 32-year-old Thomas Leeper struck the officer in the arm with his bow and arrow.

Police were responding to the home after family members called saying they were concerned about Leeper.

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Leeper has an extensive criminal history and is going on trial later this year for his alleged involvement in a string of arson fires.

The officer was treated for non-life threatening injuries. Leeper faces charges of aggravated assault.

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