A Bay City, Mich. police officer was shot and wounded Monday morning while responding to a call.
Officer Brandon Murphy and another officer were investigating a reported home invasion in the 1600 block of Third Street shortly before 1:30 a.m. when the incident occurred, according to The Bay City Times.
Officials said that a young male had entered the home and awoken a female resident before fleeing into the snow after he was confronted.
Murphy tracked fresh footprints to the 1600 block of Fourth Street as the other officer stayed at the scene. After being spotted, the suspect ignored Murphy's commands and fired a handgun, striking the officer in the thigh.
The 14-year veteran of the force then returned fire and struck the gunman several times.
Medical personnel rendered aid to both Murphy and the suspect and transported them to McLaren Bay Region Hospital.
Murphy was listed in good condition while the suspect was in critical condition.
"He's a highly decorated officer and he, in my opinion, performed admirably in a very stressful situation," Bay City Public Safety Director Michael J. Cecchini told the newspaper. "He was shot and he was able to stay composed and return fire to an individual who was trying to cause great harm to him. I believe all of his training and officer survival skills kicked in to have him respond to that threat the way he did. I'm very happy that he's going to be OK."
Michigan State Police personnel are currently investigating shooting.
