- The police officer injured in a shooting in southeastern Pennsylvania over the weekend has been identified as Chester Police Detective Steve Byrne.
- Byrne was attempting to stop a vehicle when the driver got out and started shooting, according to District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer.
- The person who shot the officer was fatally shot and was pronounced deceased, police said.
Authorities have identified a southeastern Pennsylvania police officer injured in an exchange of gunfire that killed a suspect over the weekend.
The Delaware County District Attorney's Office on Sunday identified the injured officer as Chester Police Detective Steve Byrne and said in a social media post that officials were “deeply saddened” by Saturday's events. in the afternoon, but “hugely grateful” that Byrne was expected to make a full recovery. .
“Another reminder that every day, brave men and women risk their lives to protect and serve their community. We cannot thank them enough for what they do,” the office said.
PENNSYLVANIA POLICE SHOT WHEN ATTEMPT TO TRAFFIC STOP, SUSPECT KILLED BY RETURNED FIRE
District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer told reporters Saturday that the officer was trying to stop a vehicle and the driver “got out of the car firing his gun and shooting at the police officer.”
Authorities have identified a southeastern Pennsylvania police officer injured in an exchange of gunfire that killed a suspect over the weekend. (Chester Police)
Chester Police Commissioner Steven Gretsky said the officer is one of the department's top detectives. He said in a social media post Saturday night that the officer was “currently recovering at a local hospital and will be released in the near future.”
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“The individual who shot the officer was also shot and pronounced dead,” Gretsky said. That person's name has not been revealed.
No further details were immediately released about the circumstances of the shooting or the injuries to the officer and the suspect; Authorities announced a news conference Monday afternoon to provide details about the shooting. The prosecutor's office is in charge of the investigation.
