West Covina police officer shot, wounded in gun fight

WEST COVINA, Calif. (AP) — The hunt is on for man suspected of shooting and wounding a West Covina police officer.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said Saturday that 47-year-old Jose Luis Chavez is wanted on suspicion of attempted murder of an on-duty officer and is considered armed and dangerous.

Investigators believe Chavez fired several rounds around 11:20 p.m. Friday after the officer tried to detain him.

The officer was shot in the chest and was taken to a hospital. He's expected to survive.

Authorities said they don't know if Chavez was hit.