Authorities are investigating after a California police officer was shot multiple times while sitting in a patrol car on Tuesday afternoon.
The Stockton Police Department confirmed that both an officer and the male suspect were shot during the incident. Officials said both of them were transported to the hospital and their conditions are currently unknown.
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DEVELOPING: Stockton police are investigating an officer involved shooting in the 4400 block of La Cresta Way in Stockton. pic.twitter.com/oEDlSybduw
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The shooting happened in the 4400 block of La Cresta Way in a residential area off Bianchi Road near the Calaveras River. Police are asking people to avoid the area at this time.
There is currently no information on what happened in the shooting or how many officers were involved.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
