AUSTIN, Texas — Troopers with the Texas Department of Safety (DPS) were involved in a chase in northeast Austin Monday morning that resulted in a suspect being shot in the arm and subsequently arrested.
Police said the suspect failed to stop at a traffic stop on Interstate 35 northbound, leading to a chase that ended with the suspect crashing in a parking lot on North Plaza.
The suspect then attempted to run away into a field, where he was shot in the arm by a DPS trooper. He was taken to a hospital, where he was later arrested.
According to DPS, the suspect is a confirmed gang member who had a number of outstanding warrants.
A woman was also in the vehicle at the time of the crash, and she remained on the scene. DPS said it is not clear if she will face any charges.