Police officer shot during traffic stop in Ballwin; suspect apprehended
BALLWIN, MO (KTVI)- Authorities are investigating after an officer was shot during a traffic stop Friday morning in west St. Louis County. It happened shortly before 11 a.m. near the 300 block of New Ballwin Road. According to our partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the wound was in the neck.
The officer, whose condition is unknown, was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
The suspect was apprehended a short time later in the 800 block of Burgundy Lane after a foot pursuit. A weapon was recovered.
Police say he is a tall, thin African-American male who was wearing a gray tee-shirt and blue jeans.
He was driving a blue Ford Taurus with Illinois temporary tags during the time of the shooting.
This is a developing story. FOX 2 will keep you updated as details become available.