Miami Dade police officer 'critically hurt in shooting with suspect killed' after shots fired during car chase

A MIAMI police officer is in critical condition after being shot in the head during a car chase on Monday night.

The Miami Dade detective was rushed to the hospital after responding to an armed suspect inside a vehicle.

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The suspect, who was barricaded inside a car on Northwest 62nd Street and 17th Avenue, managed to drive off, sources told local media.

Shortly after fleeing, the vehicle was involved in a head-on crash with another car that had two people inside.

A shootout took place after the crash and the suspect was shot and killed by police, according to WSVN.

A Robbery Intervention Detail officer was hit in the head during the gunfire and rushed to a local hospital in critical condition.

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Initial reports indicated that the officer had passed away, but cops later said: "One of our officers was shot during an altercation and was transported to Ryder Trauma Center in critical condition.

"We ask for your prayers."

The cop was described as being in grave condition.

The officer remains at Ryder Trauma Center in Florida, where doctors are trying to save him, the Miami Herald reported.

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"It's not looking good," said Miami-Dade police union president Steadman Stahl.

Mayor Esteban of the city of Hialeah shared his condolences for the injured officer and police department.

Two people inside the car that the suspect crashed into were also taken to the hospital to be checked out.

The U.S. Sun contacted Miami Dade police for more information about the shooting.