A pursuit by law enforcement culminated in a collision on Wednesday morning in Milwaukee, leading to the arrest of a 22-year-old suspect. The chase began when officers attempted to stop a vehicle driven recklessly near Sherman Boulevard and Douglas Avenue. The driver refused to comply, initiating a high-speed chase that ended at the intersection of 68th Street and Fond du Lac Avenue. During the incident, a police vehicle collided with another car, resulting in non-fatal injuries to a 59-year-old individual who was transported to the hospital. Authorities also noted that another passenger fled the scene near 91st and Acacia streets and remains at large. The vehicle involved was confirmed to be stolen.
The pursuit unfolded early Wednesday as officers noticed a vehicle being operated in a dangerous manner. When attempts were made to halt the vehicle near Sherman Boulevard and Douglas Avenue, the driver ignored commands and sped away. This led to a tense chase through the city's streets. Eventually, the vehicle came to a halt at the intersection of 68th Street and Fond du Lac Avenue, where it collided with a police squad car. Unfortunately, this collision also affected an innocent civilian in another vehicle, who sustained injuries but is expected to recover.
Following the crash, the driver, identified as a young man in his early twenties, attempted to flee on foot from the scene. Law enforcement quickly apprehended him. Meanwhile, another occupant of the vehicle managed to escape during the chaos near 91st and Acacia streets. Authorities are actively searching for this individual. Further investigation revealed that the vehicle involved in the chase had been reported stolen prior to the incident.
Law enforcement has urged anyone with information about the escaped passenger or any details regarding the incident to come forward. They have provided multiple channels for reporting, including contacting local authorities or using anonymous tip lines. The community's cooperation is vital in ensuring all parties involved are brought to justice and preventing similar incidents in the future.