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Man Who Shot Pennsylvania Trooper in Roadside Battle Learns Sentence

Daniel Clary shot Cpl. Seth Kelly during a violent struggle along a Northampton County road

A 22-year-old man convicted of attempted murder for opening fire on two state troopers during a traffic stop last fall has been sentenced to up to 110 years in prison.

Daniel Clary shot and critically wounded 13-year veteran Cpl. Seth Kelly, who was helping another trooper arrest Clary in Northampton County. Clary had been pulled over for speeding and failed field sobriety tests.

A judge sentenced Clary on Friday to 55 ½ to 110 years in state prison. Kelly told Clary in court, "I pray you never get released."

Clary opened fire on Kelly and Trooper Ryan Seiple. Both troopers returned fire, hitting Clary several times. Clary then fled and drove himself to a hospital.

The wild roadside battle was captured on a police dashcam video that was released to the public after trial.

Newly-obtained dash camera video from what started as a routine traffic stop in Northampton County last year eventually turned into a knock down, drag out battle that ended in gunfire. One trooper and the suspect were shot.
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