BIRMINGHAM, AL : 1 suspect in custody in police chase that caused BPD cruiser accident on Sunday, 29th November, 2020

Birmingham police are investigating a chase from Hueytown that headed toward Birmingham causing a BPD police cruiser to crash.

After 9 p.m., Birmingham PD received notification from Hueytown Police of a pursuit heading toward Birmingham. Hueytown PD reported shots were fired at an occupied police cruiser while answering a call.

As the pursuit entered Birmingham’s jurisdiction, Birmingham PD assisted and shots were fired at Birmingham officers as well.

During the pursuit, a Birmingham PD officer was involved in a single-car accident after losing control of the vehicle on I-20, according to Birmingham Police. The officer did not sustain any known injuries, however, the officer was transported for evaluation. Police did not specify if the shots fired during the pursuit are what caused the officer to lose control.

BPD Officer lost sight of the suspect’s vehicle at exit 140 in the city limits of Leeds, authorities report.

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