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Police Pursuit Ends In St. Louis Neighborhood With Shots Fired
A suspect was shot by a deputy following a bi-state police chase.
December 31, 2020
A suspect was shot by a deputy following a bi-state police chase. Wednesday night, officers from multiple agencies in the Metro East began pursuing two suspects wanted for armed robbery and assault first degree. Just before 9:40 p.m., St. Louis County officers from the North County Precinct were called to the area of Interstate 270 and Missouri Highway 367 to assist Glen Carbon police, Pontoon Beach police and Madison County Sheriffs Deputies with the pursuit.
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The suspect vehicle drove to the area of Shardell Drive and Poggemoeller Avenue, where a passenger suspect exited and was shot by a Madison County Sheriff’s deputy, according to St. Louis County police. Police said a handgun was recovered at the scene.
The suspect vehicle continued driving and was stopped a short distance later. The driver was taken into custody.
