ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- An Orlando, Florida, police officer has been taken to the hospital following a shooting as authorities searched for a suspect.

 

According to the police department's official Twitter page, the shooting happened just after 7:15 a.m. Monday not far from a Walmart. A massive manhunt for the suspect is underway.

 

No additional details were provided about the shooting.

 

The Orlando Sentinel reports at least seven Orlando police officers and Orange County Sheriff's deputies were seen escorting an ambulance carrying the officer to the hospital shortly after the shooting.

 

Traffic has been detoured around the area.

 

No further details were immediately available.