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Kan. officer remains in critical condition with chest, brain injuries

SEDGWICK COUNTY -Wichita Police Officer Brian Arterburn remains hospitalized in critical condition after he was run over by a suspect in a stolen SUV on Tuesday.

Arteburn, a 25-year-veteran of the police force suffered injuries to his chest, abdomen and brain, according to James Haan, M.D., medical director of Via Christi St. Francis Level 1 Trauma Center in a media release.

The suspect who ran over the officer, Justin Terrazas, 31, is facing attempted first-degree murder charges. Authorities are expected to present the case against Terrazas to the Sedgwick County District Attorney on Friday.

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