""During the foot chase of the driver, an officer involved shooting occurred," police said in their statement."
"The driver got away from the officer initially, and police said they used a police dog and had assistance from a Contra Costa Sheriff's Office helicopter to find the person and make the arrest."
"It's the second time this year that a Concord police officer has fired his gun. An officer fatally shot a man on Feb. 18, after they confronted him stabbing a family member."
"Despite repeated requests, police have not released the identify of the officer who fired in February or any of the body-worn or dashboard cameras from that incident."
A Concord police officer discharged his firearm whilst pursuing a suspect who fled a traffic stop on Thursday night. Following the shooting, the suspect, 37, was arrested after hiding in a nearby area. Police utilized a K9 team and a helicopter to conduct the search. Notably, this incident marks the second time in 2023 that a Concord officer has fired a weapon, with the previous incident resulting in a fatality. The police seek further information but haven't released specifics about either officer involved.
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