Jackson police searching for suspects after officer-involved shooting

JACKSON, Tenn.– Jackson police responded to an officer-involved shooting at Briarcliff Drive in Jackson Thursday night.

Jackson Police Chief Julian Wiser says a vehicle was stolen during a home invasion, leading officers on a car chase that ended on Briarcliff Drive. At least three people are believed to have been in the stolen vehicle.

Wiser said a Jackson police officer shot one male suspect, who was taken to a local hospital. He is in stable condition, according to police.

Police are still searching for two black male suspects who ran from the scene. One of the men is described as an 18 to 25-year-old man with braids, wearing a red and black jacket. Helicopters were circling the area, and Jackson Police Department K-9 units were assisting in the search Thursday night.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Jackson Police Department at (731) 425-8400.