Shots fired call leads to chase, crash in downtown Opelika; three arrested
Opelika patrol officers working day shift responded to shots fired calls near Avenue A near South 4th Street on Friday afternoon around 1:58 P.M. central time where they encountered a vehicle described by a witness as the suspect vehicle and attempted to make a traffic stop.
Picture: Dani Nelson The vehicle, occupied by three juvenile suspects, sped off and crashed into another vehicle at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and North 8th Street. Property of the Heritage House was also damaged.
Two suspects fled the scene, and the driver was taken into custody. Officers located the two juveniles a short time later.
The case remains under investigation and additional charges are pending. If you have any information, please contact the Opelika Police Department at (334) 705-5200 or the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665. Tips can be submitted through our Opelika Police Mobile App. You may wish to remain anonymous.
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