Two Seattle police officers were shot on Thursday while responding to a downtown robbery, authorities said.
The location of the gunman was unclear. Chief Kathleen O’Toole tells reporters the injuries are believed to be minor
Police cruisers flooded the area, closing streets, and officers warned people to stay away.
The department reported the shooting on its Twitter feed at about 1:40 p.m. Thursday, saying the robbery had been reported near the waterfront, several blocks south of Pike Place Market.
The two officers were responding to a robbery at a convenience store, CBS reports.
None of the officers are in critical condition and that two are being treated at a local hospital.
Police said on Twitter said one suspect was detained and another suspect was found with “significant injuries.” Officials are searching for a possible third suspect: a black male wearing a black jacket, glasses and a Seahawks beanie.
“We’ve got the doors locked, and the cops are all around us,” said Cindi Raykovich, co-owner of a nearby
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