Suspect Shoots at Oakland Police Officer Following Crash

OAKLAND, CA — An Oakland police officer is recovering in the hospital after being shot at Saturday night after a vehicle collision, according to police.

Police spokeswoman Johnna Watson said an officer was responding to a call around 9:30 p.m. when they were involved in a collision in the 1900 block of 73rd Avenue.

Watson said after the collision, a male suspect approached the patrol vehicle and fired a round.

According to police, a bullet struck the patrol vehicle, however the officer was not struck by the gunfire.

The officer was taken to the hospital to be treated.

No further information has been released and an investigation is on going to locate the suspect involved in the incident.

— Bay City News