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Kan. officer in critical condition after struck by fleeing car

Police said the officer is a 25-year veteran of the department

By Police1 Staff

WICHITA, Kan. — An officer is in critical condition after a fleeing suspect struck him with a stolen car.

Sgt. Nikki Woodrow told KWCH the officer, a 25-year veteran of the department, was monitoring a home where a stolen vehicle was located.

The suspect had multiple felony warrants and fled, striking the officer with the vehicle.

The news station reported a second officer fired at the suspect, but the suspect was not hit.

The suspect was taken into custody after a pursuit.

Police said the officer is out of surgery, but remains in critical condition.

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