By Anna Codutti
Tulsa World, Okla.
Update: Police said the suspect has been located and thanked community members who tried to help in the search.
He reportedly ran to a house at Easton and Jamestown, where officers converged and were able to persuade him to surrender.
The man was injured in the collision with the police cruiser and is being hospitalized, Tulsa Police said.
TULSA, Okla. — Officers are looking for a suspect who T-boned a Tulsa Police car during a pursuit early Wednesday evening and fled the scene.
The TPD cruiser flipped on its side after it was struck, and two officers were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Tulsa Police are issuing a warning for those in the neighborhood near Harvard and Haskell, as the suspect is believed to be armed. A description of the suspect, accused of stealing the car involved in the pursuit, was released on social media.
A police helicopter and K9 unit are assisting in the search, according to a video message posted by TPD Capt. Richard Meulenberg.
“We found some evidence in the car of a weapon,” he said. “So if you live in this area, please be careful. If you see anything suspicious, please call us immediately.”
This story is developing.
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