By Police1 Staff
TUCSON, Ariz. — Two officers were shot Thursday after trying to detain a suspect.
According to CBS News, the officers were arresting a suspect on an aggravated assault charge when they exchanged gunfire with the suspect.
Police Chief Chris Mangus said one officer is in critical, but stable condition, and the other is in good condition.
Ofc Involved Shooting:Chief Magnus addressing the media.1 Ofc shot in leg/good condition. 2nd Ofc shot in shoulder/chest-serious injuries. pic.twitter.com/IO0QMhESPc
— Tucson Police Dept (@Tucson_Police) December 1, 2016
The suspect was killed in the gunfire.
“This highlights the fact that we are dealing with very dangerous individuals who are willing to use firearms on police officers,” Magnus told the news station.
Here’s a look at the scene of the officer involved shooting on Tucson’s south side. One officer in surgery, according to TPD #News4Tucson pic.twitter.com/fhjfJ6QI7C
— Zack Briggs (@ZackBriggsNews) December 1, 2016