A California Freeway Patrol officer was shot whereas investigating an accident on a San Diego freeway Wednesday night, a report mentioned.
The unidentified eight-year CHP veteran had responded to a collision on I-8 round 6:15 p.m. when he turned “concerned in a wrestle with a pedestrian leading to a single gunshot,” CPH Captain Michael Harris mentioned at a press convention streamed by KGTV.
The officer was shot in his proper thigh and was in critical however steady situation, officers mentioned.
The suspected gunman was arrested with assist from bystanders, in line with CHP.
“There have been some Good Samaritans on scene they usually did help in subduing the suspect and we’re very very grateful for that,” Harris mentioned.
It was “but to be decided” if the cop fired his weapon, in line with Harris.
“We’re all very hopeful that he may even see a full and swift restoration,” the captain mentioned of his injured officer.
