5 Spokane police officers hurt in crash with vehicle connected to drive-by shooting

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SPOKANE, Wash. – At least five Spokane police officers are injured after pursuing a suspect believed to be connected to a drive-by shooting.

In a planned police operation, officers pursued the suspect when a crash occurred near North Oak Street and West Carlisle Avenue.

Around 1 p.m., the cars collided, prompting a heavy police presence in the Emerson/Garfield neighborhood.

The Spokane Police Department has several people in custody in connection to the incident.

The injuries sustained by the officers appear to be non-life-threatening.

NonStop Local has a crew on the scene working to get more information.


 

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