BRYAN POLICE OFFICER SHOT, AUTHORITIES SEARCHING FOR SUSPECT
A Bryan police officer was shot late Thursday night, and a search is underway for the suspect responsible.
The Bryan Police Department says around 11:15 p.m., the officer attempted to stop a vehicle in the area of Wayside Drive and Avondale Avenue. The suspect continued driving for a short time before leaving the vehicle and running away.
As the officer pursued on foot, the suspect fired multiple gunshots at the officer, who was struck but did not return fire.
The suspect then fled the scene in the officer’s patrol vehicle, which was later found unoccupied in the 2000 block of Fountain Avenue.
The officer was taken to St. Joseph Hospital and is in stable condition.
Several agencies are attempting to locate the suspect and are investigating at multiple scenes.