By Police1 Staff
There are many dangerous factors to account for when engaging in a pursuit of a suspect. In addition to the risks that come with traveling at high speeds, there’s also the threat that remains after the vehicles involved have come to a stop. In our latest installment of ‘Trending Topics,’ we take a look at five pursuits that ended in gunfire.
 | Man shot dead after pursuit in Houston Suspecting that the man was reaching for a weapon, both officers opened fire multiple times, killing him. |
 | Wis. pursuit ends in gun battle After driving around two sets of stop sticks, a deputy performed a PIT maneuver and was quickly met with gunshots from the suspect. |
 | Mich. cop attacked, dragged before shooting suspect in pursuit As the officer started to place the suspect under arrest, he began fighting the cop and reentered his vehicle – dragging the officer for a few feet as he sped off. |
 | Wash. man shot to death during chaotic pursuit Suspect rammed multiple police cruisers during the deadly incident. |
 | Dash cam captures wrong-way NM pursuit, shooting A man from upstate New York State led NM state police on an 8-minute chase in the wrong direction, leading to the shooting. |