Chicago police officer ambushed driver#

'As the officer arrived on scene, the suspect - unbeknownst to everyone - had been waiting inside his vehicle, jumped out with a rifle, and cowardly ambushed the officer.

Chicago police officer ambushed driver#

He noted that most of the people who drew guns on police officers were prohibited possessors, but did not specify whether that applied to this instance.Īccording to a statement from Phoenix Law Enforcement Association President Darrell Kriplean, the caller had reportedly said he thought the driver of the vehicle had fled the scene, possibly with a rifle. Sullivan said his officers were committed to reducing gun violence within Phoenix, but did not offer specific strategies during the press conference.

'This is the reality our officers face every day when they put on this uniform.' 'This was an ambush on our officers,' Sullivan said. Phoenix Police Chief Michael Sullivan said the officer who was shot was in stable condition. No other members of the community were injured, although one other police officer received minor injuries from a dog bite during the search for the suspect. The suspect received minor injuries and was taken to local hospital to be treated.ĭetectives from the Violent Crimes Bureau responded and took over the investigation. Detectives with the Special Assignment Unit responded and were able to successfully take suspect into custody. The suspect left the area and was later located in a nearby house, police said. 'The officer acted with courage as she noticed the threat and was able to get away from that threat immediately and provide more details to officers as they continued to canvas the area looking for the suspect,' Bower said in a press briefing on Friday.