Cornelius Police Officer Shot

Β CORNELIUS, N.C.– A Police Officer with the Cornelius Police Department was shot in the stomach on Saturday.

Police say that the officer was a shift commander and was responding to a domestic call at Coachmans Trace drive around noon when he was shot.

Officials say that the officer was transported to Carolinas Medical center for treatment.Β 

Police say that they have a suspect in custody and the suspect is being held at the Cornelius Police Department.Β 

No names have been relased.

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