February 14, 2015

Police officer injured, suspect shot in Bucks County

By Daniel Craig
PhillyVoice Staff

6 ABC/Action News

Video footage from 6 ABC of the 7-Eleven where the incident occured.

A confrontation at a Falls Township 7-Eleven led to a police officer being injured early Saturday morning, according to 6 ABC.

An officer approached a car in the parking lot of the convenience store that had been reported stolen. The driver of the vehicle reversed, hitting the officer and the patrol car.

The suspect fled and the officer fired off shots, striking the suspect in the chest.

The officer was taken to Aria Hospital with non-life threatening injuries, while the suspect was taken to St. Mary's Hospital in Langhorne.

Sabrina Kuriakose of Fox 29 provided an update on the conditions of the officer and the suspect:

#Breaking: Morrisville Bucks Co officer injured, he's going to be ok. Suspect shot in chest is in critical condition. #FOX29WEEKEND
— Sabina Kuriakose (@SabinaKuriakose) February 14, 2015