Garland officers shoot suspect following attempted traffic stop and chase, police say

GARLAND, Texas — An investigation is underway after police said officers shot a suspect during an exchange of gunfire on Monday.

According to police, two Garland officers in a squad vehicle were involved in a chase with a suspect after an attempted traffic stop around 5:30 p.m.

Police said the suspect stopped in the neighborhood on Glenhaven Drive, exited the vehicle and pulled out a handgun. According to police, the suspect fired multiple shots at officers.

The two officers got out of their vehicle and returned fire, police said.

The suspect was struck at least once and was transported to a hospital in critical condition, according to police. The suspect has not yet been identified.

There were no officers injured during the incident.

The two officers involved were placed on administrative leave, per department policy, amid the investigation.