Two police officers were shot in downtown St. Louis on Friday afternoon.

Multiple police cars converged on the scene of the shooting.

** The Gateway Pundit has a reporter in the area who will be sending us updates.

The shooting took place on 14th and Cass shortly before 2 PM Central.

Local reporter Chris Hayes says there may have been an assault rifle used in the shooting.

UPDATE—- Two police officers were shot during a traffic stop.

The suspect fled the scene and police found AK-47 rounds.

The police were shot in the legs.

Suspect is on the lose — Police officers are kicking in doors in the area.

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The suspect is known and at large.

Two officers were shot at 14th and Cass. They are both stable at the hospital. Suspect is at large. More info to come. — St. Louis, MO Police (@SLMPD) September 1, 2017

Local FOX 2 said one officer was shot in leg and the other officer was shot in an arm and leg.

Police also swarmed Barnes-Jewish Hospital in the Central West End where the injured police were taken.

Multiple police cars racing to BJC emergency entrance. Unconfirmed word is officer shot in the leg. pic.twitter.com/9gHoWA054S — Kevin Killeen (@KMOXKilleen) September 1, 2017