MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A police officer and a suspect are headed to the hospital after a struggle between the two led to the officer’s gun being discharged.
During a brief press conference on Monday, Memphis Police Assistant Chief Don Crowe detailed the event.
Around 5 p.m. on Monday, an officer saw a car traveling southbound on Mendenhall Road.
The officer attempted to initiate a traffic stop on the car but the car ended up losing control and striking a utility box.
The officer approached the car and when the suspect got out, Crowe claims he began to struggle with the officer.
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During that struggle, the officer’s firearm was discharged.
Neither the officer nor the suspect were shot.
The officer managed to holster their weapon and take the suspect into custody following the struggle.
Crowe said that citizens who witnessed the struggle tried to assist the officer, with one even calling the police for help.
Both the officer and suspect have been taken to the hospital in non-critical condition.