COTTONWOOD, Ariz — A police officer is recovering and a suspect is in custody after a shooting in Cottonwood on Wednesday night.
Officers were called around 7:45 p.m. to the area of Main and Birch streets, where a man was reportedly charging at passing vehicles.
Police arrived, and there was an exchange of gunfire. One officer was hit, but their injuries are non-life-threatening. The officer is in stable condition.
The suspect was taken into custody a short time later without injury, police said.
The Department of Public Safety is investigating the incident.
Police have not identified the injured officer or the suspect in custody.
This is a developing story. Check back here for updates when we learn more.
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