India, Jan. 22 -- San Jose police were involved in a shootout downtown in the California city on Thursday.

"SJPD is currently investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred in downtown San Jose related to an armed carjacking. An SJPD sworn Department member has been shot and transported to a local hospital. This is an active and ongoing investigation and PIOs will share more information as it becomes available," authorities said in a statement.

As per reports, the incident began with a carjacking in San Jose and then stretched into San Benito County, before returning to San Jose. Police said that a Corvette had been taken as per KSBW, and the suspect also exchanged fire with Hollister police.

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