Detroit police say an officer was injured and a suspect is dead after a shooting Thursday night on the city's east side.

The shooting happened sometime after 10:30 p.m. in the area of Neff Avenue and Chester Street. Police say the suspect who was killed was identified as 16 years old. The officer was taken to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the hand.

A second suspect, also 16, was taken into custody, and police are searching for a third person.

Police Chief Todd Bettison says police were patrolling the area that has recently experienced break-ins. While on patrol, police spotted three people wearing masks near a building and arrested one of them.

Bettison says the two other suspects ran away, leading to a brief pursuit. He says there was a struggle between the officer and one of the suspects when the individual reached for a gun and shot the officer in the hand. He says police fired back, fatally wounding the teen.

An investigation is ongoing.

"Policing is a dangerous job," said Michigan State Police Lt. Mike Shaw. "We are very fortunate this officer was not more seriously hurt. I want to thank all the police officers that work tirelessly everyday to keep us safe. We are asking anyone who witnessed this incident to call Crime Stoppers at 800.SPEAK.UP. Once the investigation is complete, an investigators report will be submitted to the prosecutor."

Anyone with information is asked to call 911.