WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Police in West Palm Beach say 22-year-old Emmanuel Keevon Dashawn Mcrae self-surrendered to police just before 11 p.m. Tuesday night.
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Araujo said that at about 2 a.m., officers were dispatched to an altercation that was occurring in the 300 block of Baker Drive.
"When officers arrived at the home, an individual fired multiple shots at our police officers," Araujo said. "Our officers returned fire, and during the exchange, one officer was struck by a bullet in their ballistic vest."
The injured officer was taken to a local hospital, but he has since been released, Araujo said.
During the investigation, Araujo said they identified Mcrae as the gunman.
The suspect is described as 5-foot-11 inches with a medium build and brown hair and brown eyes.
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"He should not be approached. He is considered armed and dangerous," Araujo said.
Anybody who sees Mcrae is urged to call 911.
Police not only urged Mcrae to turn himself in but also encouraged the suspect's friends and family to have him surrender peacefully.
Anyone with information on Mcrae's whereabouts is urged to call West Palm Beach police at 561-822-1900 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-8477.
Araujo said the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, the FBI, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office are helping in the investigation.
The name of the officer who shot has not been released.
The West Palm Beach Fraternal Order of Police released the following statement on the shooting:
"The West Palm Beach FOP is grateful the officers involved in last night's shooting were not gravely injured and will recover. We commend their courage and professionalism in the face of danger. Their actions reflect the professionalism our officers demonstrate every day in the face of danger. The FOP expects the individual responsible will be held fully accountable and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. We stand firmly with the injured officer, his family and every member of the West Palm Beach Police Department who serve our community."
