MODESTO, Calif. — A Modesto Police Department officer and a bicyclist allegedly exchanged gunfire during a Saturday night chase, officials with the Modesto Police Department said.
According to police, around 10 p.m. Saturday, an officer tried to stop a bike near Yosemite Boulevard and Phoenix Avenue in Modesto.
The rider of the bike, identified by police as 29-year-old Gordon Massey, allegedly rode away from the stop, leading the officer on a chase.
During the chase, investigators say Massey fired several rounds at the officer.
The officer returned fire, hitting Massey at least one time. Massey was taken to a hospital where he received treatment.
After being treated, officers arrested Massey and booked him into Stanislaus County Jail on suspicion of attempted murder on a peace officer and weapons-related charges.
Investigators say Massey had several outstanding warrants. The officer was not hurt during the shooting. He has been placed on paid administrative leave.
According to officers, a gun was recovered at the scene. It's unclear why the officer initially tried to stop Massey.
The Modesto Police Department Violent Crimes Unit, the Modesto Police Department Internal Affairs Unit and the Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office are conducting separate investigation.
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