Officer-involved shooting began with an armed robbery at Walmart neighborhood market
EL PASO, Texas -- The shooting happened near The White Sands Federal Credit Union on the 4500 block of Hondo Pass. It all began with the robbery at the Walmart Neighborhood market a few blocks east Police believe the suspect tried to run away, but officers began a chase.
Investigators say officers found the suspect and one of the officers fired at least one round during the confrontation. The suspect was struck by the bullet and taken to the hospital. Police have not said what's the suspect's condition. Police have not revealed what prompted the officer to open fire.
No police were not hurt, but two officers who were involved were placed on administrative leave, which is protocol when police use their guns.
"It was a full crew unit so there were two officers in the same car who are involved in this incident. One is a nine-year veteran of the El Paso police department and the other is a 7-month veteran of the El Paso police department," said Sergent Robert Gomez with El Paso Police Department.
