The Tribune

By SANCHESKA BROWN

Tribune Staff Reporter

sbrown@tribunemedia.net

POLICE SHOT and injured a man Sunday night during a high-speed chase moments after he allegedly assaulted a woman and “rammed his vehicle into several cars” attempting to elude capture.

The drama unfolded shortly after 9pm.

According to police, they received reports of a man “beating” a woman at a home on Augusta and Ferguson Streets.

When police arrived on the scene, the man jumped into a dark coloured Infiniti and sped off.

Police chased the suspect and ordered him to stop his vehicle but he refused, leading police on a high-speed chase throughout “several communities in New Providence.”

Police also said the suspect collided with several vehicles during the chase, but still refused to stop.

The suspect continued “driving recklessly” east onto Bernard Road where he collided with a passing vehicle.

Police said in order “to protect the lives of other drivers and pedestrians on the road” officers shot the suspect who ultimately crashed into a utility pole.

He was rushed to hospital where he is detained in stable condition under heavy police guard.

Investigations continue.