The name of the officer who was injured in a shooting that left a suspect dead has been released

Chester, PA. (AP) – Authorities have identified a Southeastern pennsylvania A police officer was injured after a suspect was killed in a shootout over the weekend.

delaware The county District Attorney’s Office identified the injured officer Sunday as Chester police Detective Steve Byrne, saying in a social media post that officers were “deeply saddened” by the events of Saturday afternoon but were “very grateful” that Byrne was fully recovered. There was hope of recovery.

“Another reminder that every day, brave men and women put their lives on the line to protect and serve their communities. We can’t thank them enough for what they do,” the office said.

District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer told reporters Saturday that the officer was trying to stop a vehicle and the driver “exited the car with his gun fired at the police officer.”

Chester Police Commissioner Steven Gretzky said the officer is one of the department’s senior detectives. He said in a social media post Saturday night that the officer “is currently recovering at a local hospital and will be released in the near future.”

“The individual who shot the officer was also shot and pronounced dead,” Gretzky said. That person’s name has not been released.

Further details about the circumstances of the shooting or the injuries to the officer and suspect were not immediately released. The District Attorney’s Office is handling the investigation.

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