Rosarito police officer shot outside his house but expected to survive

SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — Two gunmen ambushed a police officer outside his house Thursday night in the Baja beach community of Rosarito, according to a police investigation.

The officer was reportedly arriving home after his assigned shift when the suspects opened fire, striking him at least once and riddling his truck with bullets.

A car parked nearby was also struck by several stray bullets.

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Investigators say two weapons were recovered at the scene including “long weapon” and a Glock handgun, which are now being traced and analyzed…

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