According to Lt. Davis, the suspect was identified as Rodney Toler, 39, of Charleston.

Police say that a traffic stop was attempted in Dunbar just after 4 P.M. this afternoon when Toler fled.

The pursuit continued on MacCorkle Avenue through Dunbar and South Charleston before crashing into a vehicle near near Charleston Auto on Charleston's west side.

Following the crash, Toler became involved in a shootout with police when he was struck and killed.

No police or civilians were injured during the shooting.

Toler was wanted on previous charges.