WILKES-BARRE, PA -Police in Wilkes-Barre have announced that they arrested a New York City man for the shooting of a police officer on Sunday.
Police arrested Jayquan Jordan for a shooting that took place at around 11:27 pm.
According to police, at approximately 11:27 P.M. Wilkes-Barre Police Officers observed a silver vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed south on South Franklin Street.
Jordan had displayed a firearm to security at a local nightclub. Police said he was illegally carrying concealed and, in his attempt to drive away from the bar, struck unoccupied vehicles and failed to stop as required by the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code.
“Officers attempted to pull over the vehicle which eventually came to a stop in the area of Carey Ave and Academy Street. Officer Matthew Ogden approached the driver who immediately exited the vehicle. The driver, who appeared highly intoxicated, failed to comply with the officers commands and fell to the ground several times while attempting to flee,” police said. “As the subject fell to the ground a final time a weapon that he had in his possession discharged striking Officer Ogden. Officer Ogden in spite of his injuries was able to take the suspect into custody until backup officers arrived. Officer Ogden was taken to a local hospital for treatment for a gunshot wound to the leg. He was treated and released.”
Jordan was transported to police headquarters for processing and arraignment on charges related to the incident. The scene was secured by patrol officers and later processed by the Pennsylvania State Police Forensic Services Unit.
