Police Officer was shot in the line of duty this afternoon: Clarksville

Clarksville Police Officer who was shot in the line of duty this afternoon.

Tennessee: One officer has reportedly been injured after responding to an incident with a barricaded suspect in Clarksville.

“The Clarksville Police Department currently has a perimeter on Union Hall Dr. and White Oak Dr. 

Officers are trying to negotiate with a barricaded suspect who is an active threat and has fired several shots at officers. 

One officer has been injured, but his injuries are considered non-life threatening. 

Needmore Rd. and Union Hall Rd. are currently shut down. 

CPD is advising the public to avoid the area and any residents in Union Hall/White Oak Rd. area to stay in their residence.

Any media responding to the area is advised to go to the Hobby Lobby parking lot behind Texas Road House. 

This is an ongoing incident and updates will be provided when available.”

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