By MES Dispatch staff
The Briefing
• A San Diego Police officer was shot at by a suspect during a foot pursuit early Jan. 19, after an attempted traffic stop.
• Body-worn camera video shows the suspect firing at the officer before being struck by return gunfire.
• The injured suspect was taken into custody and transported to a hospital in stable condition.
• No officers were reported injured in the incident.
SAN DIEGO, CA — A San Diego Police officer was fired upon by a suspect during a foot pursuit early Monday following an attempted traffic stop, according to department officials.
The incident began when officers attempted a traffic stop, and the driver fled, leading to a foot chase. Body-worn camera footage released by the department shows the suspect firing at the pursuing officer before law enforcement returned fire.
The suspect was struck and subsequently taken into custody by officers at the scene. He was transported to a local hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening and in stable condition, police said.
San Diego Police confirmed that no officers were injured during the exchange, and the investigation into the shooting remains active.
The department has not released additional details on charges but said it will provide updates as the case develops.