A Greenville police officer was shot and killed in the line of duty

A Greenville police officer was shot and killed Monday night.

The shooting happened in a wooded area behind homes near the 3500 block of Picket Street just before 8 p.m.

Police confirm that both the officer and a suspect were shot.

The officer suffered gunshot wounds to his leg and side.

Both were taken to a hospital, where the officer died from his injuries.

The suspect’s condition has not been released.

The police will not say what the original call was for.

This is a development story. FOX 4 will provide updates, including the identity of the officer, as new information becomes available.