Shots fired during police chase in Tuscaloosa; suspect hospitalized
An overnight police chase ended in shots fired between the suspect and a Tuscaloosa officer.
The suspect, who has not been identified, was apparently injured and taken to DCH Regional Medical Center.
The incident began just before midnight Tuesday when Tuscaloosa police responded to a domestic violence incident in the 2800 block of Greensboro Avenue.
The suspect fled and a pursuit followed. During the chase, authorities said, the suspect fired shots at officer, and an officer returned fire.
Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit Capt. Jack Kennedy said the chase ended when the suspect crashed into a power pole at McFarland Boulevard and Veterans Memorial Parkway.
No officers were injured.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.