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Reno Police: Officer, Suspect Shot, Wounded During Encounter

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Reno police say an officer has been seriously wounded with injuries believed to be life-threatening in a shooting in which a suspect also was wounded.

Police say both the officer and suspect were transported to a hospital after the incident on a path behind an apartment complex Wednesday.

No identities or details about the injuries to the officer or suspect were released.

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Police say they're still sorting out the circumstances but say the officer encountered the suspect while investigating a report of a possible trespasser at a nearby restaurant.