Memphis Police officer Sean Bolton shot dead during traffic stop

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The cop pulled over a car at around 9pm when the driver opened fire
He was taken to hospital in critical condition, died of multiple wounds
Suspect is on the loose, manhunt under way across Memphis, Tennessee

Published: 01:01 EST, 2 August 2015 | Updated: 08:21 EST, 2 August 2015

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A police officer has been shot dead after a traffic stop in Memphis and a manhunt is underway for the suspect.

The officer, who will not be named until his family is informed, pulled over a car on Saturday at around 9pm when the driver opened fire.

He was taken to Regional One Hospital in a critical condition before succumbing to multiple wounds, according to WHBQ.

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Tragic: An officer died in Regional One after he was shot during a traffic stop in Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis Police Director Toney Armstrong told a press conference police have not made an arrest and the suspect is on the run. He said police are using all available resources to find the shooter.

He added: 'We've been here before. Sad to say, we've been here before.

'This is my third time in the four years I've been director. It doesn't get any easier. This is not only a difficult time for me as a director, but for all the officers behind me and our city as well.'

It is the third Memphis officer to be fatally shot in slightly more than four years.

Officer Tim Warren was killed while responding to a shooting at a downtown Memphis hotel in July 2011. In December 2012, Officer Martoiya Lang was killed while serving a warrant.

Armstrong said officers are grieving, adding that 'this is just a reminder of how dangerous' the job is.