Police in Florida say armed suspect was shot after a chase
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Police in Florida say an armed suspect fleeing the scene of a shooting was injured after an officer shot him during a chase.
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Director Tom Hackney says the shooting occurred early Saturday morning.
Hackney says two officers were investigating reports of a shooting involving a black car that injured two people.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The officers at the scene saw a black car drive by, and pursued it.
Hackney says a passenger in the vehicle jumped out and ran into a wooded ditch behind a home. He says the suspect had a firearm, which was recovered.
Hackney says Officer Matt Hice chased the suspect and fired four shots, hitting the suspect once in the leg.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Neither the race of the officer nor the suspect was immediately available.