New Orleans Officer Shot in Leg Responding to Suspicious Person Call

An officer with the New Orleans Police Department was shot in the leg while responding to a call of a suspicious person at a Mid-City gas station, according to the NOPD.

According to Fox News , the officer was attempting to pat down the subject when the assailant began to struggle with the officer. The suspect then fired a gunshot, striking the officer in the leg.

The officer—who has not been identified—was transported to a nearby hospital where he was treated and released. He is reportedly now at home recovering.

The suspected gunman was later arrested.