A 17-year-old teenager shot at an off-duty Seagoville police officer when he was confronted by the officer during a gas station fight Wednesday night, Dallas police said.
According to police, the 17-year-old fired multiple rounds at the officer but missed.
At around 8:47 p.m., an off-duty Seagoville officer in full uniform was at a gas station at 3939 Frankford Road.
Police said the teenager was "grabbing" a woman near the gas station when the officer confronted him.
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The teenager then began to run and shoot at the officer, police said.
He was arrested and taken into custody by officers nearby at 3000 Frankford Road.
The 17-year-old was transported to an area hospital after police said he possibly shot himself in the hand while shooting at the officer.
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The off-duty officer did not use his gun in the incident, Dallas police said.
