Monday, July 25, at approximately 3:26 a.m., officers
observed a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed. The vehicle crashed and the driver, who we
believe to be the sole occupant, fled from the vehicle at the intersection of
Commerce and Stockton.
As an officer attempted to engage the driver in a nearby alley, there was an exchange of gunfire between the driver and the officer.
Both sustained gunshot wounds and were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
The officer’s injury is non-life
threatening and the suspect’s injuries are considered life threatening.
As with all officer-involved shooting incidents, the department is conducting a thorough investigation of the incident.
This investigation is ongoing and more information will be released at the appropriate time.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Major Crimes Detective J. Crewell (804) 646-5324 or contact Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. The P3 Tips Crime Stoppers app for smartphones also may be used. All Crime Stoppers reporting methods are anonymous.
