Suspect jailed after leading police on pursuit, shooting at officers

PHOENIX (KSAZ) - Two people were taken to the hospital and a suspect has been jailed following a pursuit and officer-involved shooting in Phoenix.

According to a brief statement released by Phoenix Police Sergeant Mercedes Fortune, the incident happened in the area of 44th Street and Thomas, but it began earlier, at 43th Avenue and Bethany Home Road.

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A suspect, identified as Jeffrey Werner, was injured, according to Sgt. Fortune, and an officer suffered non-life threatening injuries. The officer was reportedly shot, but the bulletproof vest the officer was wearing may have shielded the officer.

A white pickup truck at the scene of 44th Street and Thomas was seen riddled with bullet holes. Witnesses at the 43rd Avenue and Bethany Home Road location said gunfire was exchanged, near a fast food store in the area.

The officer, a 17-year-veteran, has been released from the hospital and Werner has been booked into jail on attempted first-degree murder and unlawful flight charges.

SkyFOX over the scenes of the incident
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Phoenix Police news conference on the incident
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