The suspect disarmed an officer during an altercation that took place inside a police station in San Pedro, California, according to LAPD Chief Michel Moore.
An officer with the Los Angeles Police Department was disarmed, shot at and pistol whipped inside a police station by an assailant, according to authorities.
"During that altercation, it appears at this very early stage that the officer's weapon was taken from him and rounds were fired by the individual at the officer," Moore said. The suspect fled the the police station and jumped into a vehicle. He was pursued by other officers to the vicinity of 18th Street and Pacific Avenue where he was taken into custody. Another officer suffered minor injuries during the arrest, Moore said.
In a tweet, Moore said:"Spoke with officer at hospital. He is resting and will be ok. Bumps and bruises. He was not shot. Harbor units responding pursued suspect and took him into custody."
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