BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Police in Boise say an officer is recovering after being shot in his ballistic vest during a shootout with a suspect who died at the scene.

Police say they were responding to a 911 call shortly after 11:30 p.m. near Bridlewood Circle and North Glenwood Street in the city when officers were fired upon by a male suspect standing outside of his residence. Police say they returned fire. The suspect was injured and later died. Police say it's not clear if the officer's shots hit the suspect.

The officer is being treated at a local hospital. Police say his injuries aren't life threatening.

Police say they later rescued the injured victim from the original 911 call. That person is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.

The investigation continues.

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