An officer in Gaithersburg, Maryland, was seriously injured after being struck by a suspected drunk driver on Interstate-270. The officer was attempting to deploy stop sticks when the vehicle hit him. Two people, including the driver, were taken into custody after the vehicle was stopped by another officer. All northbound lanes were closed for several hours, causing major traffic delays.
A suspect, Thomas Varvera Jr., wanted for injuring an officer in a shootout in Troy, Missouri, has been captured by authorities after setting his home on fire and fleeing on foot. The officer's condition has not been released. A Blue Alert was issued to aid in locating the suspect.
A Chicago police officer was hit by a vehicle on DuSable Lake Shore Drive after stopping a car matching the description of one wanted in connection to an aggravated battery to a police officer earlier this month. Shots were fired by police, but no one was hit. The suspects were arrested after trying to run away. The officer is in good condition with a broken leg. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating an officer-involved shooting near the Field Museum.
