Cop shot in face in Charleston, W. Va., 1 suspect in custody, reports say
The events that led up to the shooting were not disclosed
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A West Virginia police officer was shot in the face Tuesday, and a suspect has been detained, according to local media reports.
The Charleston police officer was shot sometime in the afternoon, WCHS-TV reported. Investigators said the suspect also was hit, WSAZ-TV reported.
It was not clear what led to the shooting. The officer was undergoing surgery, according to a statement issued by Police Chief Tyke Hunt and Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin.
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The Kanawha County Sheriff's Department, which is assisting in the investigation, declined to comment.
In a tweet, Kanawha County said it was praying for the police department.
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"Statement from the Kanawha County Commission: Our thoughts and prayers are with the Charleston Police Department, @charlestoncity, and the entire public safety community," the post read.