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Officer shoots at suspects after refusing traffic stop, swiping him with vehicle, Schertz Police say

While speeding off, the vehicle swiped the officer. However, authorities said the officer was not injured.

SCHERTZ, Texas — The Schertz Police Department said an officer shot at two suspects who allegedly stole a vehicle.

The incident happened in a neighborhood in the 3100 block of Pencil Cholla near lower Seguin Road around 2 a.m. on Friday.

Police said they received a call for a burglary in process. When the officer arrived, he found the two suspects in the black sedan in the 3100 block of Muntjac.

The suspects refused to pull over, driving towards the officer, striking him in the leg, police said.

However, authorities said the officer was not injured.

The officer pulled out their gun and shot through the windshield of the suspects' vehicle. Neither suspects were hit by the bullet, but the car stopped.

Authorities were able to arrest one of the suspects, who is approximately 18-years-old. However, they said they are still searching for the second suspect who ran.

Our KENS 5 crews witnessed authorities removing the crime scene tape, but police were still questioning the officer, per procedure, any time a weapon is discharged.

"Currently there is no immediate danger to the public. This incident is still under investigation," the Schertz Police Department said.

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