CPD said officers had responded to a disturbance in the 6400-block of South Ingleside around 8:40 p.m. and were approaching a suspect, who was in a car. When the officer tried to arrest him, he drove away and struck the officer.
There was a short pursuit and the suspect was taken into custody, police said. Police also said they recovered a handgun.
The officer sustained non-life threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital for observation.
No further information was immediately available, and no charges have been announced.
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