UPDATE: Iowa Police Officer in Serious but Stable Condition

UPDATE 7/31 - KCCI reports that a Des Moines police officer was shot by friendly fire, and a suspect was killed during a domestic dispute investigation. The injured officer was struck in the back of his shoulder in a gap of his protective body armor. KCCI reports that the bullet exited through his chest. The officer is listed in serious but stable condition.

ORIGINAL STORY - A police officer in Des Moines was shot early Tuesday morning and a suspect was killed during a domestic dispute investigation, according to the Des Moines Register.

In a news release, Des Moines police officials say that officers were called to the 5800 block of Southeast 35th Circle for a report of a person violating a protective order. The Register reports that police spotted the suspect's vehicle and attempted to stop it at around 3:50 a.m. Tuesday. The suspect then fled from police.

Moments later the suspect fled westbound on East Army Post Road, left the roadway, and came to a stop, according to the Register. Officers reported that shots were fired and that a Des Moines police officer was down. Police officials identify the officer as a 37-year-old with four years of service on the force. He was transported to a local hospital. He is listed in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the chest.

The Register reports that the suspect was shot by officers and died at the scene. An investigation into the shooting continues.

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