Two law enforcement officers wounded in shootout; suspect killed

Authorities say a Clifton police officer and Greenlee County Sheriff's deputy were shot late Monday night.

The officers responded to a disturbance call in Morenci, Arizona. When they arrived the suspect fled.

They pursued the suspect who stopped and exchanged fire with the officers.

A spokesperson for DPS confirmed the shooting and said the suspect, a 29-year-old man died at the scene.

Both the deputy and officer were flown to a Tucson hospital and are in stable condition.