Police chase of juveniles ends with a crash in Doraville, police say
Stolen car chases ends in Doraville crash
A stolen vehicle pursuit linked to an aggravated assault investigation spanned multiple jurisdictions before ending in a crash in Doraville.
DORAVILLE, Ga. - A multi-jurisdictional police chase tied to an aggravated assault investigation ended in a crash Tuesday afternoon along Peachtree Industrial Boulevard near Interstate 285, authorities said.
What we know:
Authorities tell FOX 5 the situation began around 10:35 a.m. when DeKalb County police responded to an apartment complex on the 3500 block of Meadowglen Village Lane after receiving reports of someone firing shots.
While no one was hurt in the shooting, investigators say an apartment had been hit by gunfire.
About an hour later, officers in Brookhaven spotted a stolen black Nissan SUV believed to be connected with the shooting on Buford Highway. A pursuit began shortly after the vehicle was located, according to Dunwoody and Brookhaven police.
The chase moved through unincorporated DeKalb County, where DeKalb County police picked up the pursuit, and then into Dunwoody, where officers spotted the vehicle on Ashford Dunwoody Road. When officers attempted a traffic stop, the driver fled.
During the pursuit, police said the suspect caused a crash at the intersection of Mount Vernon Road and Oxford Chase Way before fleeing the scene. The chase then continued through Sandy Springs, into Gwinnett County, and eventually back into Doraville, where the vehicle crashed on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard near I-285, ending the pursuit.
Although several vehicles were involved in the final crash, no injuries were reported, and no one was transported to a hospital, officials said.
Authorities believe the juveniles involved in the pursuit had stolen a car on Monday night and used it in a drive-by shooting. They allegedly stole another car in Brookhaven, which was the vehicle involved in the chase. A weapon recovered by officers was also reported to be stolen.
What they're saying:
One witness, who identified herself as Renee, described a near-collision during the chase.
What we don't know:
At this time, no identifying information had been released about the juveniles. This is an active investigation and a developing story.
What's next:
The incident remains active and involves multiple agencies, including the DeKalb County Police Department, Brookhaven Police Department, and Doraville Police Department. Dunwoody authorities said they will provide further updates as additional information becomes available.
Authorities say the teens are facing multiple charges in DeKalb County, including aggravated assault, theft of a vehicle and the pistol, reckless driving, fleeing and attempting to elude.