Malik Johnson, 24, was charged in connection to a road rage incident and police chase that left Philadelphia officers injured Tuesday night, authorities said.
Police quickly located the suspect’s vehicle, but the driver sped away when officers attempted to stop him, according to authorities.During the pursuit that followed, a Police Air Tactical Unit followed the vehicle until the driver crashed head-on with a police cruiser with officers inside. Police didn’t immediately say how many officers were in the vehicle.
The injured officers were rushed to Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital, where they were treated and released.Police identified the driver as 24-year-old Malik Johnson, of Horsham, Pennsylvania.Meanwhile, police determined that the vehicle Johnson was driving was stolen in a carjacking and kidnapping in Pittsburgh. No further details were immediately released.
Johnson faces a slew of charges, including three counts of simple assault, three counts of recklessly endangering another person, two counts of aggravated assault, three counts of criminal mischief, and a single count each of fleeing police and unauthorized use of auto. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Malik Johnson Charged With Aggravated Assault After Injuring 2 Cops During Chaotic Chase In Philadelphia: PolicePolice have charged a man in connection to a road rage incident that led officers on a wild chase through several Philly neighborhoods earlier this week.
Read more »
Former College Basketball Player Malik Smith Going Through NFL Draft Process Alongside Younger Brother TyrekeAlthough he never played college football, Tyreke Smith’s older brother Malik is also pursuing an NFL career, and he put his tight end skills on display at Ohio State’s pro day.
Read more »
1 injured in Auburn road rage shooting, no suspects arrestedAuburn Police need help identifying a suspect in a road rage shooting last week. FOX13
Read more »
Suspected drunk driver leads officers on chase with child in vehicle near Midtown, police sayA woman is in custody after leading Houston police officers on a chase Wednesday while a child was in the backseat, authorities said.
Read more »
Malik Johnson Charged With Aggravated Assault After Injuring 2 Cops During Chaotic Chase In Philadelphia: PolicePolice have charged a man in connection to a road rage incident that led officers on a wild chase through several Philly neighborhoods earlier this week.
Read more »