Teen driving stolen car throws pistol, trips over own feet before police arrest him in Detroit

DETROIT – A youngster who was seen driving a stolen automotive in a single day threw a pistol earlier than tripping over his personal toes, permitting police to catch up and arrest him in Detroit.

Michigan State Police troopers stated they have been on Greenfield Street close to West Chicago Street at 11:55 p.m. Monday (Oct. 10) after they observed a rushing Chrysler 200 that had been stolen on Sept. 26.

Throughout that carjacking, the thief had struck the sufferer a number of occasions with the butt of a black pistol, officers stated.

Troopers stopped the Chrysler because it pulled right into a driveway inside a residential neighborhood. The motive force and three passengers fled on foot, in accordance with authorities.

Whereas chasing the driving force, troopers stated they noticed him throw a pistol on the bottom. He tripped over his personal toes and fell, which allowed police to take him into custody with out additional incident.

A loaded 9 mm Sig Sauer semi-automatic pistol with an prolonged journal was discovered on the scene.

The 18-year-old was taken to the Detroit Detention Middle. Investigators are attempting to find out if he was the one who stole the Chrysler 200.