EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — An Evansville police officer was taken to the hospital after being shot overnight.

Just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday, EPD says officers found a stolen vehicle at Rally's on Virginia Street.

As officers approached the vehicle, two suspects immediately fled.

While fleeing, one of the suspects shot at officers striking one officer. Officers returned fire and struck the suspect.

The officer and suspect were both taken to local hospitals for treatment.

EPD says the second suspect, a juvenile, fled the scene. The juvenile suspect was located and taken into custody.

No other information was immediately released, but EPD says further updates will be shared at a later time.

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