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2 Tucson police officers shot; suspect wounded


 

Two Tucson police officers were shot Thursday during a gunfight with a suspect at an apartment complex, authorities said.

Although information remains scarce on the situation preceding the shooting, Sgt. Pete Dugan, Tucson police spokesman, said two officers were conducting an investigation at the complex when gunfire struck the officers and a suspect.

One officer was in serious condition and was reported to be in surgery at Banner University Medical Center, Dugan said.

The suspect is suffering from a life-threatening injury, he said.

Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus was expected to speak about the incident shortly, Dugan said.

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