WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A man is locked up after a police officer was shot in Wilkes-Barre Sunday night.
Police say Jayquan Jordan, 30, of New York City, pulled a gun on the security guard of the Mofon Lounge on Academy Street in Wilkes-Barre. He tried to flee and hit several cars in the lot.
Shortly after, police pulled a car over because it was traveling at a high rate of speed. It was the person believed to be involved in the Mofon incident.
Officer Matthew Ogdon approached Jordan, who immediately exited his vehicle. Officers say Jordan appeared extremely intoxicated. He ignored commands from Ofc. Ogdon, fell to the ground, and his gun discharged, hitting Ogdon in his leg.
Ofc. Ogdon was able to take Jordan into custody until backup arrived.
Ofc. Ogdon was taken to the hospital for his injury and has been released.
Jordan is locked up in Luzerne County Jail.
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