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A police officer was shot during a traffic stop in Greensboro Thursday night, according to several news reports.

During the traffic stop, the suspect was also shot, Hale County Emergency Management Agency told ABC 33/40.

The officer was taken to Hale County Hospital in critical condition, EMA said. It is unclear of the condition of the suspect’s condition.

The exact location has not been released, although officials say it happened within Greensboro city limits.

Cindy Fisher is Publisher of the Black Belt News Network and Selma Sun. You can reach her by emailing cfisher@blackbeltnewsnetwork.com.

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