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Lincoln Park police officer shot in the leg, suspect in custody

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LINCOLN PARK, Mich. (WXYZ) — A Lincoln Park police officer was shot on Tuesday afternoon, sources confirm to 7 News Detroit.

We're told the officer was shot in the leg. The officer was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

It happened in the area of Outer Dr. between Fort St. and Jefferson.

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Chopper 7 over scene where Lincoln Park police officer was shot

The suspect was also shot multiple times, sources tell us. The suspect is in custody and is being transported to the hospital.

A witness said she heard several gunshots and also saw a chase before the suspect was shot. She said the shooting was right in front of her grandmother's house.

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Witness describes shooting of Lincoln Park officer

We're told the incident started around 2 p.m. and officers were chasing the suspect from a residential complex.

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