Greenville police officer, suspect shot during Monday investigation

A Greenville police officer was rushed to the hospital after being shot Monday night.

The shooting happened in the 3500 block of Picket Street just before 8 p.m.

Police say the shooting happened in a wooded area behind homes in Greenville, around 55 miles northeast of Dallas.

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Greenville police officer shot and killed in 'ambush' attack, police say

The shooting death of Officer Cooper Dawson is the first line-of-duty death for Greenville PD in more than 100 years. Investigators say he was shot and killed during a chase and "ambush attack."

Police have released very limited information, but they did confirm an officer and a suspect were both shot.

The two were taken to the hospital in unknown conditions.

Police did not say what the original call was for. They say this is a very fluid situation.

This is a developing story. FOX 4 will bring you updates online and on Good Day beginning at 4 a.m.   

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