World News | 2 Houston Officers Hospitalized After Being Stabbed

Houston, Feb 18 (AP) Two Houston police officers were hospitalised after being stabbed on Saturday, officials said.

The officers were responding to a call Saturday morning in southwest Houston when an unidentified person stabbed them, police said in a tweet.

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At least one of the officers fired his weapon, hitting the suspect.

The officers were taken to a hospital in stable condition, police said. The condition of the suspect was not immediately known.

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Police planned to provide additional information during a news conference set for later on Saturday. (AP)

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