SAINTE-MARIE-DE-BEAUCE, Que. — Quebec provincial police say they have arrested a suspect after an officer was shot and wounded Wednesday during a traffic stop.
Police made the announcement in a news release that included few details about the arrest, and they are scheduled to hold a news conference on the case today.
The arrest followed a significant police operation that included a helicopter, service dogs and appeals for help from the public.
Police say the officer was shot after she stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation in Ste-Marie, Que., south of Quebec City.
They say the suspect fled in their vehicle.
The officer was seriously injured and was taken to hospital but is expected to survive.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 19, 2021.
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