The wounded suspect was identified as Police Officer 1 Luisito Morales, detailed with the Western Police District Integrated Jail.
Initial investigation showed that the suspect and an unidentified companion allegedly tried to rob courier Ariel Silvio, 32, at gunpoint along Singalong st. at about 11:15 a.m.
As the suspects were allegedly about to pick-up Silvios envelope containing cash, elements of the WPD-Special Operations Group appeared. Morales allegedly panicked and opened fire at the SOG operatives while his unidentified companion escaped. Mike Frialde