I-95 police chase: Officer-involved shooting, stolen police cruiser pursuit ends after several crashes
Domestic dispute turned I-95 police chase leads to lane closures, frustrated drivers
Chaos ensued at the Commodore Barry Bridge Thursday morning after police say a suspect fled in a stolen police vehicle after being shot, crossing state lines before ending with several crashes. FOX 29's Jeff Cole captured the reactions of commuters stuck in traffic because of lanes shutdown due to the incident.
CHESTER, Pa. - Chaos at the Commodore Barry Bridge Thursday morning after police say a suspect fled in a stolen police vehicle after being shot, crossing state lines before ending with several crashes.
It all began when New Castle County officers were called to a domestic-related incident at Cynwyd Club in Wilmington around 2:30 a.m.
Police say an officer shot the suspect during a struggle when they tried to flee on foot.
The suspect then stole a police cruiser, taking off on Route 7 and leading police on a chase towards Pennsylvania on I-95.
After several crashes with police vehicles, officials say the suspect's vehicle became disabled on I-95 North in Delaware County, where he was taken into custody.
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Police say the suspect, identified as 23-year-old Tyrese Knuckles, was wanted by Philadelphia police for stalking. He is in stable condition after being treated for gunshot wounds and injuries from the final crash.
One officer, a 3-year veteran of the New Castle County Division of Police, is also being treated at a local hospital for injuries sustained during a crash.
The discharging officer, an 8-year veteran of the force, has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation.
Northbound lanes of I-95 at the Commodore Barry Bridge were shut down for several hours, along with Route 7 in Wilmington. All lanes have since reopened.
This closure comes as another part of I-95 is shut down in Philadelphia due to bridge repairs after an accident earlier this week.