THE BRONX (WABC) — A automobile chase that spanned two boroughs ended with a police-involved capturing Saturday evening.
Police say this capturing occurred within the Grand Concourse part at 161 Street and Summit Avenue, however the incident truly began once they obtained a name a couple of automobile being damaged into in Manhattan.
Officers arrived on the preliminary scene at 149 Street and Convent Avenue in Hamilton Heights to take a look at the automobile break-in.
Once they have been working that scene, they noticed a automobile driving recklessly shut by, officers stated.
Police began to chase that reckless driver and ended within the Bronx, the place they arrested one of many individuals in that automobile.
Officials say one other suspect fled right into a marshy space close to the Major Deegan Expressway. A couple of minutes later, the suspect pointed a weapon and police.
“At this time, members of the 3-0 Precinct engage this person in an exchange of gunfire. After this exchange of gunfire, the individual runs into the marsh area right here next to the Major Deegan and a second gunfire exchange occurs,” NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell stated.
The police chief stated the suspect was shot within the head and leg. The 39-year-old is understood to the police and is in vital situation at an area hospital.
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