LONG ISLAND – A New York State trooper was shot in the leg around midnight Thursday during a traffic stop on the Southern State Parkway near Exit 17 in Malvern, Nassau County.

Police say the shooter was driving a black Dodge Charger with dual exhaust tips and temporary New Jersey plates that read “99763T.” The vehicle fled west after the shooting.

The officer was taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition.

Authorities have not released what led to the shooting, and the investigation is ongoing.

Police are urging anyone with information to contact them.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.