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THE BRONX (WABC) — <\/span>A car chase that spanned two boroughs ended with a police-involved shooting Saturday night.<\/p>\n Police say this shooting happened in the Grand Concourse section at 161 Street and Summit Avenue, but the incident actually started when they received a call about a car being broken into in Manhattan.<\/p>\n Officers arrived at the initial scene at 149 Street and Convent Avenue in Hamilton Heights to check out the car break-in.<\/p>\n Once they were working that scene, they saw a car driving recklessly close by, officials said.<\/p>\n Police started to chase that reckless driver and ended in the Bronx, where they arrested one of the people in that car.<\/p>\n Officials say another suspect fled into a marshy area near the Major Deegan Expressway. A few minutes later, the suspect pointed a weapon and police.<\/p>\n “At this time, members of the 3-0 Precinct engage this person in an exchange of gunfire. After this exchange of gunfire, the individual runs into the marsh area right here next to the Major Deegan and a second gunfire exchange occurs,” NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell said.<\/p>\n The police chief said the suspect was shot in the head and leg. The 39-year-old is known to the police and is in critical condition at a local hospital.<\/p>\n ALSO READ | Rockefeller tree lighting: What to know about the Christmas tradition in NYC<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The unofficial kick-off to the holiday season in New York City happened Wednesday with the lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. CeFaan Kim has more.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n ———-<\/p>\n * More Bronx news<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n * Send us a news tip<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n * Follow us on YouTube<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Copyright \u00a9 2026 WABC-TV. All Rights Reserved.<\/p>\n
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