SHAWNEE COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Shawnee County are investigating an armed robbery and officer involved shooting.

Authorities booked one suspect Jermaine T. Patton, 28, with no known residence, in connection with the armed robbery. He was booked for possession of marijuana and interference with a law enforcement officer. A police officer and another suspect remain. hospitalized for injuries in Saturday’s officer involved shooting, according to a media release.

Just after 6:30 p.m. on Saturday police responded to report of an armed robbery at a convenience store at 2518 NE Seward in Topeka, according to a media release.
Initial responding officers determined that a black male suspect, dressed in black had entered the store, displayed a handgun, demanded money from a store employee and fled the scene in a blue vehicle.

Officers located a vehicle matching the description near SE 2nd and SE Davies.
As officers approached, two suspects fled the vehicle. One 28-year-old suspect was arrested. Officers set up a perimeter to search for the second suspect.

Just after 7:40 p.m., officers located the suspect near the 100 Block of NE Woodruff Avenue.

In an attempt to make an arrest, the suspect and the officer exchanged gunfire.

A detective from the Topeka police and the suspect were wounded. They were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
The officer is reported in fair condition after he was shot in the leg and the abdomen,according to police.

The officers involved were placed on administrative leave.