Denver police officer shot multiple times during traffic stop, in critical condition

Brett T. | 8:10 PM on December 08, 2015

A second-generation Denver police officer has just finished undergoing surgery after he suffered multiple gunshot wounds during a traffic stop today.

Injured @DenverPolice officer identified as Antonio Lopez Jr, he son of Cmdr Lopez. He is still in surgery. https://t.co/RtADCvDfp3

— Gigi Graciette (@GigiGraciette) December 8, 2015

#FederalOIS UPDATE: Pic of injured #DPD officer Antonio Lopez Jr. Docs say they're hopeful about his recover. pic.twitter.com/99jLRCEJxJ

— Jennifer Brice (@JenniferBriceTV) December 8, 2015

Per DH Dr- Ofcr. Lopez still needs extensive surgery to save a leg. Needed enough transfusions to replace his full blood supply. #FederalOIS

— Stan Bush (@StanBushTV) December 9, 2015

#FederalOIS. Officer Antonio Lopez, Jr., out of surgery and remains in critical condition. MD says he tolerated surgery well.

— Denver Health (@DenverHealthMed) December 9, 2015

It’s not yet known if the car was involved in other incidents in Denver.

#FederalOIS UPDATE(1/2): #DPD officer shot during a traffic stop, suffered multiple GSWs. Not yet clear if related to nearby incidents.

— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) December 8, 2015

#FederalOIS UPDATE (2/2): Officer's condition is critical but stable at this time. Remains active investigation. Watch here for updates.

— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) December 8, 2015

#FederalOIS #AirTracker7 pics of police car at 38th & Federal with what appear to be bullet holes in it, flat tires. pic.twitter.com/OP1zTwkgJn

— James Dougherty (@DoughertyKMGH) December 8, 2015

KDVR reports that Officer Lopez might have been unaware that there had been a bank robbery and series of carjackings in the area when he performed what he assumed was a routine traffic stop. Denver Police Chief Robert White said the suspects may have been involved in those crimes as well. White added that one suspect had been shot and taken into custody in fair condition, but there could be as many as two suspects still at large.