[fortheDeclaration]

Six officers were wounded in an exchange of gunfire; others ran for their lives.

I doubt that police officers 'ran for their lives'

[ridesthemiles]

I doubt that police officers ‘ran for their lives’”

With typical use of the English language, the reporters have tangled the story.

I agree with you- OTHERS probably refers to the others in the apartment at the time.

In any case==a good ending to a bad person.

[ReignOfError]

I doubt that police officers 'ran for their lives'

I suspect "dove for cover" would be more accurate. Even if you doubt the officers' courage, they know better than to expose their backs.