Garland police investigate officer-involved shooting
GARLAND (CBSNewsTexas.com) – Garland police are investigating an officer-involved shooting.
It happened Monday just before 5:45 p.m. near a home on Glenhaven Drive at Bullock Drive.
Police say it began as a traffic stop attempt, the driver failed to stop and a slow speed chase ensued. The chase ended in the cul-de-sac on Glenhaven Drive.
The suspect got out of the car, got out a weapon and fired multiple shots at officers before they got out of their vehicle.
The two police officers discharged their weapons. The suspect was struck by the returned fire from police and taken to an area hospital in critical condition.
No officers have been hurt.
The officers will be placed on paid administrative leave, according to the Garland Police Department.
