Forest Hill Officer Shot

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(Fort Worth, Tx) – An officer involved shooting in Forest Hill leads to a police chase and closure of a roadway into downtown Fort Worth.

287 Northbound at Rosedale just south of downtown Fort Worth was shut down for hours while police investigated and overnight shooting and police chase that resulted in the death of the suspect and an officer in the hospital.  It all started at a 7-11 in Forest Hill where reports indicate a man shot a Forest Hill officer and then took off in her squad car.  The chase came to an end when the suspect wrecked on northbound 287.  He was found dead in the stolen car.

The female officer was taken to JPS Hospital with a gunshot wound to the arm.  She underwent surgery this morning and is said to be doing ok.