BRONX (WABC) — A car chase that spanned two boroughs ended with a police-involved shooting Saturday night.
Police said the shooting occurred in the Grand Concourse section of 161st Street and Summit Avenue, but the incident actually began when they received a call about a car being broken into in Manhattan.
Police arrived at the initial scene at 149th Street and Abbey Avenue in Hamilton Heights to investigate a car break-in.
Officials said as they surveyed the scene, they saw a vehicle driving recklessly nearby.
Police began a pursuit of the reckless driver, eventually arriving in the Bronx and arresting one of the people in the vehicle.
Another suspect fled into a swampy area near Deegan’s main highway, officials said. Minutes later, the suspect pointed his weapon at officers.
“At this time, members of the 3-0 Precinct engaged in an exchange of gunfire with the individual. After the exchange of gunfire, the individual ran into the swampy area next to Major Deegan and a second exchange of gunfire occurred,” said Patrol Captain John Chel said.
The police chief said the suspect was shot in the head and leg. Police know the 39-year-old man is currently being treated at a local hospital in critical condition.
ALSO READ | Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting: What to Know About New York’s Christmas Tradition
The holiday season unofficially kicked off in New York City on Wednesday with the lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. CeFaan Kim and more.
———-
* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts
Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness News
Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Use the form below to send it to Eyewitness News. If you attach a video or photo, Terms of use apply.
Copyright © 2024 WABC-TV. all rights reserved.
