Police pursuit ends in crash and gunfire exchange, 3 in custody – NBC Chicago

A police pursuit ended in a crash and trade of gunfire between police and three suspects who had been later into custody in Chicago in the early hours of (*3*) morning, authorities mentioned.

Around 1:30 am, Chicago law enforcement officials tried to make an investigatory cease on a car with two males and a lady inside on the 4400 block of South Mozart Avenue in Chicago’s Brighton Park neighborhood.

The car fled, firing a weapon a number of occasions on the officer’s car, authorities mentioned. Officers pursued the car and it later crashed on the 2900 block of West forty seventh Street, the place the suspects then fled on foot.

As they fled, one suspect produced a gun and fired pictures at officers. One officer returned fireplace, authorities mentioned, though nobody was struck by the officers or the suspect.

Officers discovered two weapons on the scene and the three suspects had been taken into custody.

Video confirmed the suspect car landed on its aspect after the crash.

The suspects had been transported to an area hospital for minor accidents from the crash and one officer was taken to a hospital for statement.

The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating, and the officer concerned might be positioned on administrative depart.

No extra info was instantly obtainable.