§ 30-22-22. Aggravated assault upon peace officer

A. Aggravated assault upon a peace officer consists of: (1) unlawfully assaulting or striking at a peace officer with a deadly weapon while he is in the lawful discharge of his duties; (2) committing assault by threatening or menacing a peace officer who is engaged in the lawful discharge of his duties by a person wearing a mask, hood, robe or other covering upon the face, head or body, or while disguised in any manner so as to conceal identity; or (3) willfully and intentionally assaulting a peace officer while he is in the lawful discharge of his duties with intent to commit any felony. B. Whoever commits aggravated assault upon a peace officer is guilty of a third degree felony.