A police officer was injured while responding to reports of youths causing damage and setting off fireworks in Belle Vale Park on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred at around 6:35 pm when a group of youths confronted the officers, with one individual, dressed in black and masked, firing rockets at them. The officer was struck, resulting in hearing loss, a laceration to the ear, and head injuries. He was taken to the hospital for evaluation.
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