Minnesota Officer in "Critical but Stable" Condition Following Shooting

An officer with the Waseca Police Department was severely wounded in a gunfight while responding to a suspicious person call on Monday night.

According to Minnesota Public Radio , Officer Arik Matson was struck in the head and gravely wounded.

The gunman was also wounded. His condition was described as non-life-threatening.

Both men were transported by helicopter to a hospital where Matson is listed in critical but stable condition.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the incident.