HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A suspect was shot Wednesday night by officers in Jersey Village, authorities said.
According to the Jersey Village Police Department, officers located a stolen vehicle and initiated a traffic stop at about 7:30 p.m. at Jones Road and Steep Park. Officers followed the vehicle into Windchester subdivision waiting for a backup unit when the vehicle stopped.
When the officers got out of their vehicle, the driver of the stolen vehicle then crashed into the police car, according to authorities.
The passenger in the police car opened fire, striking one of the suspects in the shoulder. There were two people in the stolen car, according to authorities.
The suspect was taken to an area hospital in unknown condition.
One of the officers was also injured. Authorities said he had glass in his hands and a possible leg injury.
Authorities said the car was stolen in Harris County on Wednesday. The Texas Rangers will be conducting the criminal investigation while JVPD will handle the administrative investigation.