A police officer has been killed and a suspect wounded in a shooting in North Texas

GREENVILLE, Texas — A police officer was killed and a suspect injured in a shooting in North Texas, police said Tuesday.

Police Chief Chris Smith said Officer Cooper Dawson died at a hospital after the shooting Monday night in Greenville, about 45 miles northeast of Dallas.

Dawson was ambushed during a foot chase after an attempted traffic stop, Smith said. Dawson returned fire, hitting the suspect, who was hospitalized.

“We are heartbroken by the loss of Officer Cooper Dawson, who selflessly risked his life to serve and protect our community,” Smith said in a statement.

“We ask that you keep Officer Dawson’s family, our department and the Greenville community in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time,” Smith said.

Authorities have not released the suspect’s name or details about the suspect’s condition.