ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - A suspect has suffered non-life threatening injuries after a shooting involving police officers on Albuquerque’s northeast side.
Police say a homeowner called 911 about 3 p.m. Tuesday.
The man says he was watching on a home surveillance system as a suspect burglarized his house.
The homeowner relayed a suspect description to a police dispatcher.
When officers arrived on scene, the suspect ran away from them and a short foot chase ensued.
A confrontation occurred and shots were fired.
Police say a gun believed to belong to the suspect was found at the scene.
The name of the wounded man wasn’t immediately released, but police say he does have a previous criminal history.
Police say forensics will be conducted to determine how many officers fired their weapons.
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