UPDATE (2:30 a.m. Sunday): Charleston Police Chief Greg Mullen says a city police officer was injured late Saturday in a shoot-out with a suspect near Interstate 526 and Savannah Highway, according to WCBD-TV.
Both the officer and a suspect suffered multiple gunshots, but both are recovering at the hospital, the Chief said. The incident began as a traffic stop that escalated into a foot chase.
UPDATE (1 a.m. Sunday): The police officer injured late Saturday in West Ashley in a shooting incident is reportedly in stable condition at the hospital and is able to speak with his family and colleagues, according to Charleston Police spokesman Charles Francis.
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A Charleston Police officer has suffered a gunshot wound, according to a statement issued by the department this evening.
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The incident happened in West Ashley, according to police spokesman Charles Francis. The unnamed officer has been taken to MUSC for treatment, and there are no other details at this time.
Charleston police issued the statement at 11:42 p.m. This a breaking news update. Check back for more details as they become available.
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