Princeton police officer and suspect injured in early morning shooting – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

A police officer in the town of Princeton in Collin County was injured after a shooting early Thursday morning, police said.

According to Princeton Police, officers responded to a reported assault at 1610 East Princeton Drive shortly after 3 a.m.

Police said when an officer spotted the suspect near Dahlia Way and Princeton Crossroads, the suspect attacked the officer with a weapon, causing both to suffer gunshot wounds.

Both the officer and the suspect were taken to area hospitals where their condition is stabilized, police said.

According to police, the suspect faces charges of grievous bodily harm to an officer.

The investigation into this incident is being led by the Texas Rangers.