JERSEY CITY -- A woman was shot on Thursday morning and a police officer was injured after being struck by the fleeing suspects' vehicle, officials said.

The incident unfolded around 11 a.m. on Chestnut Street, a four block road near Dickinson High School. The woman was shot in the leg and an SUV fled the scene, a city spokeswoman said.

Street Crimes officers spotted the Hyundai in the area and pulled the vehicle over. As an officer approached the SUV, the driver sped away and hit one of the cops, officials said.

Police began to chase the vehicle and two suspects -- whose identities have not been released -- were taken into custody a short time later, officials said. The car had been reported stolen.

Photos from the scene show the pursuit came to an end on Dey Street.

The injured police officer was brought to Jersey City Medical Center to be treated for minor injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

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