Fortville Police Officer Injured in Line of Duty

FORTVILLE, Ind.-- Another Indiana police officer has been shot in the line of duty.

Late last night, a Fortville police officer was shot in the head and wrist in Hancock County.

Investigators said it was an ambush style attack!

The officer was trying to pull a guy over when police say the suspect pulled out a high-powered weapon and fired off shots.

He returned fire, killing the suspect.

The officer is in good condition tonight.

A k9 officer was shot in that exchange and he is expected to be okay.

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