THE BRONX (WABC) — A automotive chase that spanned two boroughs ended with a police-involved taking pictures Saturday night time.
Police say this taking pictures occurred within the Grand Concourse part at 161 Avenue and Summit Avenue, however the incident really began after they acquired a name a few automotive being damaged into in Manhattan.
Officers arrived on the preliminary scene at 149 Avenue and Convent Avenue in Hamilton Heights to take a look at the automotive break-in.
As soon as they had been working that scene, they noticed a automotive driving recklessly shut by, officers mentioned.
Police began to chase that reckless driver and ended within the Bronx, the place they arrested one of many individuals in that automotive.
Officers say one other suspect fled right into a marshy space close to the Main Deegan Expressway. A couple of minutes later, the suspect pointed a weapon and police.
“Presently, members of the 3-0 Precinct have interaction this particular person in an trade of gunfire. After this trade of gunfire, the person runs into the marsh space proper right here subsequent to the Main Deegan and a second gunfire trade happens,” NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell mentioned.
The police chief mentioned the suspect was shot within the head and leg. The 39-year-old is thought to the police and is in crucial situation at an area hospital.
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