Officer ‘ambushed’ after approaching suspect wanted for another shooting: Police

A manhunt is underway in a shooting that injured a police officer in Santa Monica, California, authorities said.

The incident occurred Wednesday afternoon near Santa Monica Place, an outdoor shopping mall, police said.

“The suspect remains at large, and a coordinated search is underway,” the Santa Monica Police Department said in a statement.

Police released a photo of the suspect while asking anyone who recognizes or sees him to immediately call 911.

A Santa Monica police officer was injured in the incident and transported to an area hospital for medical care, the police department said…

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