Texas police officer shot multiple times at traffic stop, suspect at large

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(BURLESON, Texas) — A suspect is at large after shooting a Texas police officer multiple times during a traffic stop overnight, authorities said.

The injured Burleson police officer was taken to a Fort Worth hospital after the shooting, which took place at about 4:15 a.m. Wednesday, Burleson police said.

His condition is unknown, police said.

Police said they are canvassing the area for suspects.

Burleson is about 45 miles southwest of Dallas.

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