A San Diego Police officer is in the hospital after he may have suffered a chemical exposure after responding to a chemical attack in Mission Valley on Saturday.
Officers responded to a call at around 7 p.m. at Civita Boulevard regarding a person in mental distress acting violently, attempting to pour a chemical, believed to be hydrochloric acid, on his roommate.
The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of chemical exposure. An officer who entered the apartment was also transported to a local hospital as its believed they also were exposed to the chemical.
No other details were released.
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Hydrochloric acid is an odorless solution that can cause chemical burns on the skin.
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