Montana officer, suspect seriously injured in shooting

Authorities in Montana say a police officer and a suspect were seriously injured by gunfire following a traffic altercation.

The Great Falls Police Department said a vehicle failed to yield on Tuesday afternoon during an attempted traffic stop in the central Montana city and the occupants got out and tried to flee.

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Officers found the suspects blocks away and after a short foot chase shots were fired, police said. The officer and suspect were taken to the hospital with serious injuries.