Five cops injured while rescuing baby during shootout

US, (rt.com) - Five police officers and a woman have been hospitalized after sustaining gunshot wounds in Phoenix, Arizona in the early hours of Friday morning.   

Police were called to a reported shooting around 2.00 am local time Phoenix police said. The first officer on the scene was shot multiple times by a person inside the home.   

In the ensuing standoff, a baby was placed on a step outside the home by someone within the property. Officers rushed to the infant’s rescue, but the gun-wielding assailant, who had barricaded themselves inside, opened fire again, injuring a further four officers.  

According to local reports, the baby was rescued and is unharmed.  

A woman, whose connection to the suspected shooter is unclear, was also critically injured during the ordeal.  
In a press conference at 6am local time, Williams confirmed that the situation was still “active” with the shooter inside the property.