Coconut Creek PD: 3 Officers Hospitalized With Non-Life-Threatening Injuries After Shooting During Stolen Car Stop
COCONUT CREEK (CBSMiami) – The Coconut Creek Police Department is on the scene of an officer-involved shooting Monday night.
According to the department, the shooting took place in the 4400 block of Hillsboro Blvd. at 8:24 p.m.
Coconut Creek PD said it happened after officers had stopped a stolen car.
At this time, two suspects are in custody.
A CBS4 crew on the scene saw an officer on a gurney to be transported.
A police spokesperson said the officer was being treated for an unrelated medical condition and should be OK.
Two other officers and a police K9 were also hurt as a result of the incident. That said, Coconut Creek PD reported all injuries appear to be non-life threatening at this time.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is leading the investigation.
