CMPD officer hurt while chasing after suspect in east Charlotte, police say
A Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer was hurt while chasing a suspect in east Charlotte Wednesday afternoon.
Officers said they were helping the CMPD Crime Gun Suppression Team with an investigation. Once they found a suspect, police said the person ran away. While running after the suspect, authorities said one officer was hurt when taking the person into custody.
The officer was taken to a local hospital for injuries that were not critical.
Authorities have not identified the suspect or said what they were wanted for.
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