A vehicle suspected of being involved in a road rage shooting led Denver police on a chase where it ended in a crash and a police shooting amid a hostage standoff Friday night.
The driver and alleged hostage-taker was shot and wounded by police. The female hostage was not struck by gunfire but sustained injuries during the crash near E. 35th Avenue and York Street. No officers were injured in the shooting that occurred around 11:20 p.m.
“When officers ultimately arrived in the vicinity of 47th and Josephine, they were unable to locate the suspect or the suspect vehicle initially, but they did ultimately find the suspect vehicle parked and abandoned and the 4700 block of Josephine,” Thomas said during a press conference. “They continued their pursuit, ultimately attempted a couple of four-stop methods, ultimately being successful in getting the vehicle to crash in the 3500 block of York. After the vehicle crashed, officers surrounded the vehicle at a safe distance and began issuing commands for the individuals inside to show their hands and surrender,” Thomas said.
“At one point, a single officer did fire a single shot, striking the suspect both the suspect and the female did go down. But the male party did not release control of the female. So, negotiations continued to try to get them to surrender. Ultimately, they were able to secure both individuals safely and get them to safety. The male party was transported to the hospital and is currently in stable condition.
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