Police in Detroit shot a woman on Sunday after a traffic stop turned into two high-speed chases. The incident began around 3 p.m. when she was pulled over for invalid plates near McNichols and Sherwood and refused to comply, stating "She requested to speak to another officer, and backup units were called," as reported by WXYZ
After pepper spray failed and she fled twice, police tried to block her vehicle at Concord and Outer Drive, where she allegedly drove toward officers. Police fired in response and "She was shot in the arm and leg while inside the vehicle," and she is now in stable condition, according to WXYZ.
Detroit police said a woman was shot after a traffic stop turned into two chases and ended in a police facility parking lot on Sherwood Street. At a press briefing, officials said, “That's required if you're going to operate on a Michigan road, and it's also required that you don't flee and elude, that's a felony,” as per ClickOnDetroit. The woman was shot in her arms and legs and is expected to recover. No officers were hurt, as mentioned by FOX 2 Detroit. Police plan to release body camera footage as part of the investigation. Further updates are expected.
