August 29, 2011 Off duty Texas police officer working security injured www.privateofficer.com
MISSOURI CITY, Texas, Aug. 29 2011 — An off-duty police officer in Texas is recovering after being hit by a car carrying two alleged burglars who got away despite his shooting at them, police say.
The unidentified Missouri City police officer was working a side job as security for a jewelry store Saturday when the incident occurred, Houston’s KTRK-TV reported.
“As he was escorting a customer outside, he saw two black males in a silver four-door sedan pull into a parking lot, get out and immediately begin peering inside a Tahoe that was parked next to it,” police representative Kese Smith said.
Investigating officers said they believe the wounded cop thought the two were going to break into the sport utility vehicle.
The off-duty officer then approached the two suspected thieves, who jumped in their car and sped away, hitting the officer in the leg.
“The officer, at that point in time, fearing for his safety, discharged his duty weapon several times, striking the vehicle,” Smith said.
Witnesses said the driver also hit and damaged a parked car while making the getaway.
The officer suffered a minor injury and is expected to recover.
Investigators were unsure if the two suspected burglars were injured by the gunfire, as the car, which was hit by several bullets, had yet to be located.
Source:www.upi.com
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