The Highway Patrol has released information concerning an early morning pursuit on Saturday that led to a fatal shooting. Troopers began their pursuit in Defiance County around 12:40am Saturday, and then travelled through Henry, and into Wood County. The driver, 26 year old Donovan Joyner of Defiance reportedly exited his vehicle in a field near state routes 199 and 582 in Wood County. The Highway Patrol reports Donovan Joyner began shooting at law officers while running away. Troopers returned fire, striking Joyner, who was pronounced dead at the scene.