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• YCSO confirms that an officer from another agency has been shot, and flown to Deer Valley for medical attention
• It occurred in the Verde Valley, near Cherry Creek and the 260
• It is not known what time the shooting occurred
• The suspect fled on foot, and county law enforcement, including YCSO, are attempting to locate the shooter
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An officer has been shot in the Verde Valley

Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office can confirm that an officer has been shot in the Verde Valley near Cherry Creek and the 260 after an altercation with a suspect. YCSO dispatchers were contacted at 7:45 p.m. by officers in the Verde area asking for YCSO assistance with the incident, however it is not yet known what time the shooting occurred.

It is also unknown what caused the altercation that led to the shooting. The officer, who is not with YCSO, has been flown to Deer Valley for emergency medical attention. There are no details on his condition.

The suspect fled on foot and law enforcement from all over the county, including YCSO deputies, detectives and SWAT are trying to locate the shooter. The public is asked to stay out of the area while officers and deputies are conducting the search.

We will continue with updates as information is available.