PHILADELPHIA - A suspect is in custody after investigators say he lead police on a car chase through Northeast Philadelphia and opened fire on officers when he crashed into a pole.
The chaotic incident unfolded on the 6800 block of Ditman Street just before 5:30 p.m. when officers spotted a black Jeep Trail Hawk that was sought in connection to a number of recent robberies.
Investigators say a man entered the vehicle with police following which started a pursuit through Mayfair that ended when the suspect crashed into a pole on Revere Street.
When the suspect got out of the Jeep, police say he fired eight shots at officers as he fled on foot.MORE LOCAL HEADLINESNo officers were hit by the gunfire and no officers returned fire, police said.