Mesquite police confirmed that an officer from their department was involved in a shooting Saturday in Dallas.
Dallas police are investigating this incident since it occurred within Dallas city limits.
According to Dallas police officials, Mesquite police were involved in a chase where the suspect got out of the vehicle and began running in the 6000 block of Lovett Avenue.
Police chased the suspect through the backyard of a residence when officers noticed the suspect had a handgun. Mesquite police fired shots and the suspect was struck.
Dallas police did not fire their weapons.
Officers rendered aid and the suspect was transported to the hospital and is stable. No officers were injured.
A gun was recovered at the scene.
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