A Missouri police officer was shot and wounded during a traffic stop late Monday.
The incident happened shortly after 10:15 p.m. when Kansas City police pulled over an individual believed to be driving impaired, WDAF-TV reports. As police were arresting the person, the suspect grabbed a gun and opened fire.
One officer was struck by gunfire and taken to the hospital. The officer's injuries weren't considered life-threatening.
The suspect was finally taken into custody and arrested. The shooting is under investigation.
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