Two Syracuse police officers were shot and a third officer was injured during a major, ongoing incident that began early Saturday morning, according to Syracuse Police Department officials.
Incident began with machete call
Police said officers responded around 6 a.m. Saturday to reports of an individual menacing people and cutting a dog with a machete.
During the investigation, officers later executed a search warrant at a residence connected to the incident, police said.
Exchange of gunfire during search warrant
While executing the search warrant, the suspect engaged officers with gunfire, striking two officers and injuring a third, authorities said. Officials confirmed there was an exchange of gunfire during the incident.
Officers in stable condition
All three officers were transported for medical treatment and were listed in stable condition, police said. Officials described the officers as being in good spirits during a media briefing.
Scene remains active; suspect not in custody
Police said the scene remains very active and tactical, with multiple agencies assisting, including the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police, the FBI, the Syracuse Fire Department and AMR.
As of the police briefing, the suspect had not been taken into custody, police said.
Public urged to avoid area
Authorities urged the public to stay away from the immediate area to allow tactical teams to manage the situation safely. Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh and police officials said they are confident the suspect is contained and emphasized that the city remains safe.
The investigation is ongoing.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Active Syracuse police incident leaves two officers shot, third injured
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