Two Fall River police officers were shot and injured early Sunday morning. The suspect involved was shot and killed.

According to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office, officers were called to the 300 block of Linden Street around 12:15 a.m. for a report of a man, later identified as 40-year-old Nigel Vaughn, in possession of a gun in a vehicle outside of the home.

While officers were attempting to search Vaughn, they said he became violent and a struggle broke out.

While on the ground, the suspect began firing his gun at the officers, prompting them to return fire.

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