Va. State Police Cruiser Flips over after Fleeing Suspect Rams It
Source Officer.com News
A Virginia State Police cruiser flipped over when a vehicle wanted in a carjacking rammed it during a chase Wednesday that ended when the suspect was fatally shot by troopers.
The incident began at around 10:15 p.m. when a trooper tried to stop a vehicle that was wanted in a carjacking by U.S. Park Police, WRC-TV reports. The driver refused to pull over, and a chase ensued, eventually reaching Interstate 95 near Triangle.
As troopers pursued the fleeing vehicle, the suspect struck a cruiser, overturning it. The trooper inside was uninjured, and no deputies were hurt in the incident.
After the crash, the driver began making "multiple abrupt furtive movements with his hands,” and troopers opened fire. The suspect was struck in killed by the gunfire.
A passenger was rushed to the hospital in stable condition after the incident and is awaiting surgery. A third suspect was taken into custody.
The shooting is under investigation.
