An Alton police officer and K-9 officer were shot in the line of duty this morning, and the suspect was shot and killed, Illinoi

An Alton police officer and K-9 officer were shot in the line of duty this morning, and the suspect was shot and killed, Illinois State Police said. “Preliminary reports indicate officers from the Alton Police Department engaged in gunfire with a suspect in the 700 block of E. 6th Street in Alton. The suspect sustained injuries and was transported to an area hospital and pronounced deceased. One officer from the Alton Police Department was struck and transported to a local hospital. An Alton Police Department canine was also struck and is receiving care at a local veterinary hospital for critical injuries.“ Our thoughts & prayers are with the Alton Police Department during this difficult time. Source: Police frequency