MILTON, VT — Authorities have identified the officer wounded during an ambush on Wednesday evening in Milton as Sergeant Paul Locke, a veteran member of the Milton Police Department. <br /><br />The officer was injured when gunfire erupted as public safety personnel responded to a structure fire at a residence located at 78 Main Street.<br /><br />The incident unfolded shortly before 7:00 p.m., when firefighters and police officers arrived at the scene of a reported residential fire. <br /><br />According to officials, a suspect inside the home opened fire on first responders, striking Sgt. Locke. #SeargentLocke <br /><br />Preliminary information indicates he was shot from behind, possibly in the back, while wearing a bullet-resistant vest. <br /><br />Additional reports suggest he may also have suffered a gunshot wound to the leg.<br /><br />Sgt. Locke was immediately transported by Milton Rescue to the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington under police escort. <br /><br />His injuries have been described as non-life-threatening, and he is currently receiving medical treatment. <br /><br />The Vermont State Police’s Victim Services Unit is providing support to the officer and his family during this time.<br /><br />Please avoid Mian St, RT 7 area in Milton due to a police scene. <br /><br />Active shooter in Milton. Officer shot by Oliver Seed.<br /><br />Active manhunt in Chittenden County.<br /><br />Police respond to emergency situation in Milton<br /><br />Major police presence on Main Street in Milton
