FL Officer Shot Serving Warrant in Bar

A Sebastian, FL, officer and a suspect were transported to the hospital after several shots were fired at an area bar Monday night. 

According to a news release, at about 10:20 p.m. the Sebastian Police Department received information of a suspect wanted on a warrant at Earl's Hideaway located 1405 Indian River Dr.

Several officers said they approached the wanted subject, who then presented a firearm.

Several shots were fired, wounding the suspect and one officer. Both the officer and suspect were treated at the scene and transported to an area hospital with injuries that are described as not life threatening, WPTV reports.