The man ignored repeated commands to drop the gun, video shows
The incident in part led to a revision of Chicago's foot pursuit policy
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Researchers are investigating the full spectrum of injuries that officers sustain while interacting, arresting, detaining, or pursuing suspects
A police officer was then able to quickly tackle the suspect
A resident called deputies to report that a 'suspicious' man had just come by and asked to make a call
'I held my breath for a moment, but the sound of breathing continued. My heart sank and my stomach tightened.'
Master Patrol Officer Spencer Bristol was hit by a vehicle while involved in a foot pursuit
'I am just 1 of 1,700 officers who do this kind of work every day,' wrote Chief Ed Kraus in a statement
The officer stopped the suspect for allegedly texting while driving, then was dragged by the car after the suspect tried to flee
The men were suspected in a carjacking
"I'm probably the first sheriff to be involved in a foot pursuit in probably decades," the sheriff said
The officer’s injuries are serious but non-life-threatening
Police are searching for a 48-year-old man who kicked an officer during a foot pursuit, breaking the LEO's leg
Multiple departments took part in the pursuit, which featured speeds of more than 90 miles per hour
The officer was hit while running across the street in pursuit of a shoplifting suspect
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