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Garden Grove Officer Critically Injured After Vehicle Strikes Him During Foot Pursuit

Police say an unrelated car hit the officer during a chase after a reported knife assault, prompting an investigation.

Overview

  • Police reported the incident around 12:05 a.m. near Brookhurst Street and Stanford Avenue in Garden Grove.
  • Officers were responding to an assault-with-a-deadly-weapon call and attempted to detain a man allegedly armed with a knife.
  • The suspect ignored commands and fled on foot before being apprehended and taken into custody.
  • Paramedics transported the officer to a hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
  • Authorities have shared limited information and have not announced charges or identified those involved.