Four teens were injured during a shootout with police on St. Croix
Four teenagers were injured during a shootout with police following a car chase in Frederiksted that involved a stolen vehicle, police said Saturday.
One of the suspects is 19-years-old, and three are 17-years-old, police said. Two were treated at Luis Hospital and released to their parents pending court proceedings, and two were admitted for further treatment.
Police Department spokesman Toby Demira said officers on patrol in downtown Frederiksted on Friday at 8:16 p.m. observed a white 2019 Kia Sportage reported stolen on July 4. The driver fled the area when the officers approached the vehicle.
According to the police report, a pursuit ensued, and the driver of the stolen vehicle lost control, crashing the vehicle in Estate La Grange.
Derma said the suspects fired at the police after exiting the vehicle. Officers returned fire, injuring all four male suspects.
Police said the case is a joint investigation by the Criminal Investigation and Youth Investigation Bureaus.
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