By Police1 Staff
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Investigators said four officers were injured after a blast went off while they were on foot patrol.
The officers were patrolling an apartment building Saturday when they noticed sudden movement, WLOS reported.
Investigators said a blast followed and went off nearly a foot away from the officers. They were taken to the hospital to have metal shrapnel removed from their skin, the news station reported.
Officials said they believe the attack was intentional.
“This is concerning, however it will not deter us from continuing that foot patrol in that community,” Sgt. Brien Griffin said.
Two officers said they initially drew their guns because they thought the blast might’ve been gunshots. Griffin said police are searching for one suspect and the explosion was likely from a commercial-grade firework.