San Jose police officer injured in armed carjacker shootout is ‘in good spirits,’ authorities say

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) — Authorities gave an update Thursday morning on a deadly police shooting in the South Bay that happened Wednesday.

The shooting resulted from a police chase spanning multiple counties, ending with a suspect dead and a police sergeant injured.

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Both the San Jose Police Department and the San Jose Police Officers Association confirmed that the sergeant is doing well and is in good spirits.

In a statement POA president Steve Slack said: “The incredible bravery exhibited by every officer, especially the SJPD Sergeant who was shot and hospitalized after confronting the dangerous criminal, was on full display yesterday. Clearly this criminal had no regard for anyone’s life and endangered hundreds of innocent people during his multiple county crime spree. Our officers displayed courage as they ran toward gunfire and ultimately eliminated the threat. The injured Sgt. is in good spirits, and we are supporting him and his family in every way we can.”

During a press conference, San Jose Police Chief Paul Joseph said the suspect started his crime spree on Jan. 17 in Sacramento.

Stay with ABC7 News for the latest details on this developing story.