Officer involved in southeast Fresno shooting injured, police say

The Fresno Police Department is investigating an officer-involved shooting in southeast Fresno.

The shooting happened Saturday night near Platt Avenue and Eighth Street, just behind Jackson Elementary School.

At least a dozen gunshots can be heard whizzing through the air in exclusive video obtained by Action News.

WARNING: The following footage may be disturbing to some. Viewer discretion is advised.

EXCLUSIVE: In a video obtained by Action News, at least a dozen gunshots can be heard whizzing through the air in a shooting involving Fresno Police officers on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024.

Police say one of their officers was shot but is expected to be okay.

Officials did not provide any information on the status of the suspect involved in the shooting.

Roads around the intersection of Platt and Eighth are “locked down for an extended period for the investigation.”

Action News has a crew on scene awaiting more information from the Fresno Police Department.

Stay with ABC30 for the latest details on this developing story.

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