Road rage suspect crashes into police vehicles during chase in Philadelphia

The incident began round 9:30 p.m. on the 200 block of Ann Avenue.

Police say the 24-year-old suspect pointed a gun at a pair whereas he was inside a stolen Toyota Camry.

Officers had been later notified and tracked the Toyota Camry to the 3100 block of Jasper Avenue the place the suspect briefly stopped earlier than main officers on a wild pursuit.

“The motive force of the Toyota Camry exited the car when police pulled him over. After just a few seconds, the man again into the car and took off,” mentioned Philadelphia Police Inspector Scott Small.

At one level throughout the chase, authorities say the driving force deliberately backed into the entrance finish of a twenty fourth District police car. The 2 officers contained in the automobile weren’t injured.

The chase continued into Kensington after which into Northeast Philadelphia the place the suspect crashed right into a Philadelphia Freeway Patrol car close to the 5400 block of Torresdale Avenue.

Police say there have been two officers contained in the car however they didn’t endure severe accidents.

The suspect was taken into custody. He has not been recognized.

The Toyota Camry was reportedly concerned in a theft and carjacking that occurred three days in the past in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Small says the car was additionally allegedly concerned in a kidnapping that very same day.

It is unclear if the suspect who was arrested on Tuesday night time was concerned in these incidents.

Police haven’t mentioned what began the preliminary confrontation with the couple.