A high-speed police chase ended in gunfire Thursday evening after a vehicle reportedly drove toward officers who were attempting to make an arrest.
According to Niagara Falls Police, officers were involved in a pursuit that began earlier in the evening and ended with the suspect vehicle coming to a stop. As officers approached the car, the driver allegedly accelerated in their direction. In response, one officer fired their weapon, striking the driver.
The suspect was transported to Erie County Medical Center with non life-threatening injuries.
The incident is now under investigation by both the Niagara Falls Police Criminal Investigation Division and the department’s Office of Professional Standards. Authorities have not released the names of the officer or the driver involved.
The officer who discharged their firearm has been placed on administrative leave while the investigations are ongoing, which is standard procedure in such cases.
Police have not released further details about the pursuit or what led to it, nor has the suspect's name been made public.
Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
Driver Shot by Police Following High-speed Pursuit in Niagara Falls