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Suspect Injured After Being Shot By Prince George's Officer

DISTRICT HEIGHTS, Md. (AP) -- Prince George's County police are investigating after an officer shot a suspect apparently during a struggle over the officer's gun.

Police say the officer was on patrol in District Heights on Friday night when he heard a car crash and went to investigate. Police say the officer saw a suspect running away from the crash scene. The officer followed the suspect in his cruiser.

Police say the officer caught the suspect and there was a struggle over the officer's gun. The suspect was shot during the struggle.

Investigators say the suspect continued to fight with the officer. A second officer arrived and deployed a stun gun on the suspect. A third officer was able to restrain the suspect.

Police say the suspect is in critical condition at a hospital.

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