Fort Worth Officer Struck by Vehicle Out of Surgery; Suspect Arrested

A Fort Worth officer was hospitalized after he was struck by a vehicle during a pursuit Saturday morning, police say.

Officers tried to initiate a traffic stop about 11:30 a.m. in the 4200 block of North Freeway on a stolen vehicle, but the driver did not stop.

Police began chasing the driver and an officer who was attempting to deploy stop sticks was struck by the suspect's vehicle, police said.

Please say a prayer for a Fort Worth police officer who has been severely injured in the line of duty. The officer was struck by a stolen vehicle during a pursuit while attempting to deploy a stop stick device. The officer has been transported to a nearby hospital. 🙏💙 pic.twitter.com/pRwzQbLAx9

— Fort Worth Police OA (@FWPOA) June 13, 2020

The officer was taken to a local hospital and underwent extensive surgery. He was out of surgery around midnight and was in the ICU in stable condition, police said.

Police said he underwent further surgery Sunday. Visitation at the hospital was limited due to COVID-19, said Fort Worth Police Association President Manny Ramirez.

The officer's identity has not been released.

Earlier today one of our FWPD officers was struck by a vehicle during a pursuit. The officer is reportedly still in surgery. Our thoughts and prayers for a speedy and full recovery! Photos c/o Glenn Ellman pic.twitter.com/SOv4TAa5lY

— Fort Worth Fire Department (@FortWorthFire) June 14, 2020

Police arrested 38-year-old Ronnie Jackson Jr. later Saturday. He faces charges of criminal attempted capital murder and evading arrest detention with a vehicle.

Fort Worth Police Department

Police did not provide any additional information.

It is moments like this that we must remember the sacrifice our first responders make daily. Please join me in praying for this officer and his family. 2/2

— Betsy Price (@MayorBetsyPrice) June 13, 2020