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Five in Custody After 90-Minute Police Chase Ends in Fort Worth Rollover

Officials say occupants opened fire on law enforcement before spike strips flipped the car.

Overview

  • The pursuit began around 3:22 a.m. near Midlothian after a deputy reported gunfire from a moving vehicle.
  • The chase crossed multiple jurisdictions, including Grand Prairie and Arlington, before reaching West Fort Worth.
  • Fort Worth officers spiked the tires on I-30 near Camp Bowie Boulevard, the vehicle overturned, and a drone and tactical team secured the scene.
  • Four occupants were taken to hospitals and a fifth was arrested at the scene; a Fort Worth officer was treated for a minor injury and suspects' injuries are not believed life-threatening.
  • Police said items were tossed from the car and a gun was recovered, identities have not been released, and the investigation continues.