(Des Moines, IA) Authorities say a Des Moines police officer and a suspect were seriously injured Monday night when they were hit by a vehicle while they fought in the roadway. The incident started with a traffic stop at about 7:45 p-m. When the suspect left his vehicle and tried to run away, the officer pursued and the two began to fight. Investigators say they have learned the suspect was wanted on outstanding warrants and is known to often be armed. No names have been released.








