The Brief
- San Francisco police officer and passenger in suspect vehicle were shot and injured in a shootout.
- The robbery suspect ran away but was ultimately arrested.
SAN FRANCISCO – A San Francisco police officer and the passenger in a suspect vehicle were shot Sunday night in a shootout and taken to the hospital, and a robbery suspect who tried to run away was ultimately arrested, police said.
Robbery suspect traffic stop
What we know:
The drama began on May 31 at 10:29 p.m. when officers were alerted that a car associated with a robbery suspect was entering San Francisco from the Bay Bridge. Officers located the car, which had two people inside, traveling on 5th Street near Folsom Street, according to a statement by Officer Eve Laokwansathitaya.
When officers tried to conduct a traffic stop near Mission and First streets, the driver fled, initiating a police pursuit. The chase continued along city streets until the suspect’s vehicle became disabled in the area of Bayshore Boulevard and Jerrold Avenue, police said in a statement.
Driver opened fire: police
Police said the driver opened fire on officers, striking one officer several times, prompting police to shoot back. …