Officers, gunman wounded in shootout during California chase

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Sunday, April 21, 2019
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ELK GROVE, Calif. -- Authorities say two police officers and a gunman were wounded in a shootout during a foot chase in Northern California.



Officials say shots were fired after officers responded to reports of a possibly armed man breaking into a trailer late Saturday in the city of Elk Grove, near Sacramento.



Police said Sunday that both officers have been released from a hospital following treatment for gunshot wounds to their legs.



The gunman, who has not been identified, remains hospitalized in unknown condition. Police say he was in possession of a loaded gun.

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