Chase Ends In Deaths Of Two In Memphis
By: Import User
Updated: January 7, 2009
A police chase that began in West Memphis
led to the deaths of two people when the suspects` vehicle crashed
across the Mississippi River in Memphis, Tennessee.
Police say the car sped away after a West Memphis officer tried
to pull the vehicle over because the car had a burned-out
headlight.
Investigators in Memphis say there was an exchange of gunfire
between the officer and the car, and then the car crashed into a
house.
Autopsies are being conducted on the suspects to determine
whether they died from gunfire or the crash. Police say they
believe the male driver was shot before impact.
Names of the dead haven`t been released.
Memphis police say they`ll turn the results of the investigation
over to prosecutors.
