Dallas Police are searching for at least three suspects after an officer conducting surveillance in an unmarked vehicle was carjacked and shot around 1 a.m. Wednesday, authorities said.
The suspects’ vehicle parked directly behind the officer’s vehicle, pinning him in the spot, Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia told reporters, Fox reports.
"At that point, at least two suspects exited the vehicle. One of the suspects armed with two firearms approached the officer," Garcia said. "When our officer noticed these individuals approaching his car, the officer exited his vehicle."
A gun battle ensued between the suspects and officer, who suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to one of his legs, FOX4 Dallas-Fort Worth reported. The officer retreated and called 911.
The officer’s stolen car was located abandoned a short distance away, Garcia said.
