HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) - Evansville Police Chief Philip Smith says the officer shot by a suspect over the weekend is in a stable condition, but he may lose the use of his lower extremities.

During a press conference, Smith provided details on the shooting that lead to the arrest of Jailani Chew and a juvenile, who were reportedly found inside of a stolen vehicle at a restaurant on Virginia Street on Sunday. Authorities say Chew and the juvenile attempted to flee from the scene, and Chew pulled out a gun and shot Officer Sam Taylor.

After showing body camera footage from the incident, Smith became emotional as he said that Officer Taylor suffered debilitating injuries during the shooting. He also gave a message to Chew, who had just recently turned 18-years-old.

"You're going to spend the

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