Officer shot Milwaukee: Deputy 'suffered multiple gunshot injuries'; manhunt underway
Deputy conscious, breathing, receiving treatment after Milwaukee police shooting today
MILWAUKEE COUNTY, Wis. -- A manhunt is underway after a Wisconsin sheriff's deputy was shot during an overnight traffic stop, the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said.
During the traffic stop, a passenger in the car fled on foot, the sheriff's office told CNN.
During the foot pursuit, "the deputy suffered multiple gunshot injuries," MCSO tweeted.
"As of about 3:30 a.m., the deputy was conscious, breathing & receiving treatment," MSCO said early Wednesday morning.
"The suspect vehicle driver is in custody. The shooter/passenger, considered armed/dangerous, is at large."
Authorities have not released a detailed description of the suspect.
The shooting follows a rash of recent shootings of police officers -- some of which have been fatal.
Two New York City police officers were killed after responding to a domestic disturbance Friday night.
On Sunday morning a Houston-area deputy constable was killed for no apparent reason during a traffic stop, authorities said.
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