CHP Officer Shot During Gun Battle With Armed Suspect In Eureka, CA-Suspect Shot Dead

UPDATE #2 WITH PICTURES AND VIDEO

Written by Trevor Montgomery

Riverside County News Source

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ORIGINAL STORY

 

Written by Trevor Montgomery
A California Highway Patrol Officer was shot during a traffic stop in Eureka according to Eureka Police Chief Andrew Mills.
 
During the traffic stop a suspect exited his car and opened fire on the Officer striking him.
 
The Officer returned fire fatally injuring the gunman. Passengers in the suspect’s vehicle were held at gunpoint by the Officer until Eureka Police Officers arrived on scene.  eureka
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The Officer’s condition has not yet been reported.
 
This is an active and breaking story and will update as soon as more information is available.
 
Contact the writer: [email protected]
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