Suspect seriously injured after being shot by police while fleeing a traffic stop in Suffolk
Apr 05, 2024
SUFFOLK, Va. (WAVY) -- A driver has serious injuries after being shot by Suffolk Police during a traffic stop Thursday night.
According to police, the traffic stop was being conducted on St. James Avenue near W. Washington Street around 9:40 p.m. The vehicle fled toward one of the officers, prompting the officer to fire several shots, injuring the driver.
Police then pursued the vehicle to the 100 block of Brewer Avenue.
The driver received immediate medical attention from Suffolk Police before being treated by Suffolk Fire & Rescue at the scene. They were later transported to the local hospital with serious injuries.
Police apprehended two additional suspects nearby and continue to search for a fourth suspect.
The Suffolk Police Officer involved has been placed on administrative leave while both criminal and administrative investigations take place.