By Police1 Staff
ASBURY PARK, N.J. — An officer was stabbed by a knife-wielding suspect who was then shot by another officer Monday morning.
The Asbury Park Press reports 15-year veteran Ptl. Carl Christie was stabbed by 22-year-old Oswaldo Torres Quiroz with a 10-12 inch steak knife during a struggle on a sidewalk.
Quiroz’s blade was stopped by Christie’s vest as the suspect attempted to stab the officer in the abdomen. Christie did suffer a laceration on his right wrist and one of his fingers during the struggle.
As another officer, Ptl. Johnny Washington, responded to the scene, the suspect attempted to grab Washington’s weapon. Officer Washington then fired one shot at Quiroz, hitting him in the abdomen.
The suspect and Officer Christie were transported to a hospital and underwent treatment. Both are expected to recover.
No charges have been announced and the incident is currently under investigation, according to the report.