Two police officers injured while pursuing gunman in Katandra West, Victoria

Two police officers were injured while chasing a gunman in Katandra West, Victoria

  • Two police officers injured
  • The man allegedly pointed a gun at the police

Two police officers were injured while chasing a suspected gunman.

The man is said to have confronted officers at gunpoint at a property in Katandra West near Shepparton in northern Victoria after midday on Monday before fleeing the scene in a car, leading to a police chase.

The officers lost control and drove their police vehicle along Creighton Road a short time later.

Both officers were slightly injured and taken to hospital for observation.

Police claimed the gunman later stopped at a home in Youanmite and left in another car.

The manhunt for the shooter continues.

Two police officers have been injured while chasing a man who allegedly pointed a gun at police