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Man arrested after San Diego Police officer shot in Chollas Creek

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SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — A man was arrested Wednesday after reportedly shooting a San Diego police officer last week during a foot chase in Chollas Creek.

According to San Diego Police Chief David Nisleit, J.C. Blake Sartor was taken into custody around 12:30 p.m. in Kearny Mesa.

Nisleit said Sartor is expected to face charges of attempted murder of a peace officer.

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The shooting was reported just after 11 a.m. on Thursday near Ogden Street and Shiloh Road.

The officer, who was investigating a report of an auto theft was hospitalized.

Nisleit held a news conference Wednesday afternoon. Watch the full video below: