2 officers injured, suspect in critical condition after exchange of gunfire in Homestead
Two officers are hurt and a suspect is in critical condition after an officer-involved shooting in Homestead on Monday night.
Allegheny County 911 confirms emergency crews were called to the scene at 8:16 p.m.
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According to Allegheny County police at the scene, the suspect hit investigators’ cars after fleeing a traffic stop.
Investigators found the suspect’s car abandoned. The suspect was found in an alley, where he brandished a gun.
The suspect reportedly exchanged gunfire with Homestead police. A West Homestead officer on the way to the scene struck the suspect with his car.
The suspect is in critical condition. One officer has a minor leg injury, and the West Homestead officer who hit the suspect with his car suffered minor injuries on impact.
Allegheny County police are investigating.
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