SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – Two suspects and a Santa Fe police officer were injured Sunday after an officer-involved shooting.

According to Santa Fe Police, the incident started around 1:30 p.m. when officers were attempting to apprehend 35-year-old Rick Robert Chavez, who had several active arrest warrants.

On Sunday, officers confirmed Chavez was at his father’s home in the 2800 block of Don Quixote and saw him leave in a vehicle. Chavez was later located at Rodeo Park Drive West and officers attempted to apprehend him. However, police say Chavez fled in his vehicle.

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Police then utilized a pursuit intervention technique which was unsuccessful. Police say Chavez also collided with a marked Santa Fe Police Unit, disabling the officer’s vehicle. Officers then deployed stop stick devices which Chavez drove over, causing his tries to deflate.

He then fled west on Rodeo Road into a nearby neighborhood on Vereda de Encanto, police say. In the neighborhood, Chavez exited his vehicle armed with a handgun and entered another vehicle driven by 42-year-old George Anthony Theragood Jr. Police believe Theragood is a co-conspirator.

At least one officer discharged their firearm, striking Chavez and Theragood.

Police rendered aid to the two suspects and to a Santa Fe Police officer who was also struck by gunfire. The suspects and officer were transported to a nearby hospital for their injuries. Theragood was treated and released by the hospital to the custody of the Santa Fe Police Department. Chavez underwent surgery and his condition has been categorized as stable but critical. The officer involved in the shooting’s condition has been listed as stable.

Theragood has been charged with conspiracy to commit aggravated fleeing a law enforcement officer and harboring a felon.