Houston Police Midwest officers attempted a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle at the 5800 block of Bellaire Blvd. When the vehicle pulled over, two occupants exited the vehicle and began running away on foot. The officers chased after the suspects and could see one of them had a pistol in his hand. The suspect with the pistol turned around and faced the officers. One officer discharged his weapon at the suspect, and he was struck in the leg by gunfire. First aid was given to the suspect, and he was transported to the hospital for additional medical treatment.