MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. – Officers with the Maryland Heights Police Department are investigating an officer-involved shooting that happened early Saturday morning around 3:30 a.m.

The incident occurred in the 11800 block of Jonesdale Court.

According to a press release from the City of Maryland Heights, the incident unfolded following a police pursuit involving two stolen vehicles. During the pursuit, one of the stolen vehicles struck a police officer. The officer was transported to a local hospital, where he was treated and later released.

Police say the driver of the stolen vehicle sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was transported to an area hospital. Authorities have reported that the individual is in critical condition.

This investigation is ongoing. Police have not released any other information at this time.