Scene near 51st and Lisbon
MILWAUKEE - Police arrested a 17-year-old after a police chase in Milwaukee on Thursday, Aug. 14, and are also looking for the passenger.
Police chase
What we know:
According to the Milwaukee Police Department, at about 12:51 p.m., officers saw a person driving recklessly near 40th and Lisbon.
Officers tried to conduct a traffic stop, but the driver fled and a chase started.
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The suspect vehicle sideswiped another vehicle near 51st and Lisbon and the people got out of the vehicle and ran away.
The driver of the vehicle, a 17-year-old male, was arrested after a foot pursuit. He was taken to a hospital for medical clearance.
Police say the vehicle was stolen, and a firearm was recovered. Police are looking for the passenger of the suspect vehicle.
The driver of the vehicle that was sideswiped, a 23-year-old, was taken to a hospital for treatment of non-fatal injuries.
Criminal charges will be referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.
MPD tips
What you can do:
MPS is looking for the passenger of the suspect vehicle.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7232 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 Tips app.
The Source: The Milwaukee Police Department sent FOX6 the information. FOX6 also went to the scene of the crash.