St. Paul Officer Hit By Car Chasing Suspect With Gun

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) – The St. Paul Police Department says one of its own was hit by a vehicle on Wednesday while chasing a suspect with a gun.

The incident happened at about 2:30 p.m. in the area of Minnehaha Avenue West and Milton Street North. Members of the St. Paul police gang unit were out on patrol when they encountered a suspect who fled from them with reckless abandon.

While in pursuit, an officer went into the street and was hit by a vehicle. Police say the officer was conscious and alert after the crash. He was taken to Regions Hospital for evaluation and is expected to be OK.

(credit: St. Paul Police Department)

Other officers continued the pursuit, and the suspect tossed a Luger AP9 during the chase. Officers found the gun, and the suspect was taken into custody.