A police operation in Grimstad, Norway, ended with a person being shot in the leg after police were fired upon.

The incident occurred early Friday morning following a tense standoff that began Thursday evening.

Police had responded to a distress call about a threatening individual, leading to the deployment of armed officers and a helicopter.

Despite attempts to resolve the situation peacefully, shots were fired from the house, prompting police to return fire, injuring the suspect.

The individual was taken to the hospital, and no other injuries were reported.

The Special Unit for Police Affairs is investigating the incident to understand the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Police officials have stated that the operation was conducted according to protocol, aiming to minimize harm.