GREENSBORO, N.C. -- Greensboro Police say a traffic stop led to an officer-involved shooting on Battleground Avenue at Edney Ridge Road around 3:45 p.m. Tuesday.
Police say a homicide detective tried to pull over an Acura in the parking lot of Battleground Village Shopping Plaza. Chief Wayne Scott says the car was identified in a shooting that happened Monday night that left a 16-year-old girl in critical condition.
Police said three suspects were in a car. Two of them jumped out of the car and ran.
PHOTOS: Officer-Involved Shooting on Battleground Avenue
According to Public Information Officer Susan Danielsen, a K9 officer and his dog caught up with one of the men who ran from the car. Police say the man raised a handgun from his waist area, which resulted in the officer firing several rounds at him, striking him at least once. Police say the man was taken to a local hospital and is currently listed in "guarded condition."
Police say the woman who stayed in the car, and the other man who ran are currently in police custody and being interviewed. Charges are pending.
Chief Scott revealed the shooting is connected to the Baker Avenue shooting of a 16-year-old girl that happened Monday night. As of Tuesday evening, the girl remains in critical condition in the hospital.
Neither the officer or his dog were injured in the incident.
Greensboro Police said they found multiple weapons in the suspect car. Chief Scott said, "We're fortunate that no other people were injured." He also credits the investigative team for quickly identifying the Baker Avenue shooting suspect.
Police are continuing to investigate the shooting and gather evidence. The officer will be placed on administrative duty, which is standard protocol for officer-involved shootings.
If you have any information about the shooting that occurred on Battleground Avenue call Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000.
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