Missouri trooper injured after chase, exchange of gunfire

Published December 11, 2021 10:32 AM

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — The Missouri State Highway Patrol says a trooper has been injured after a short chase and an exchange of gunfire with a suspect in Springfield. Patrol Sgt. Mike McClure said the chase occured about 11 p.m. Friday. The suspect allegedly pulled out a firearm. The trooper and suspect exchanged gunfire and the trooper was injured, McClure said. The Springfield News-Leader reports that the trooper was taken to a nearby hospital. Officials say he’s in stable condition with an injury to his right eye. The patrol was unsure if the injury was caused by debris or a bullet. A suspect was arrested Saturday morning. The trooper’s name has not been released.

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