Pursuit ends in rollover crash after shots fired at East Texas law enforcement

SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KETK) – A chase ended in Smith County Monday morning and three suspects are in custody after a car rolled over on I-20, officials said.

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According to Smith County officials, the sheriff’s office picked up the chase from Harrison County around 9 a.m. after the car involved was reportedly stolen from Mississippi.

It was reported that shots were fired from the car at law enforcement during the chase in Lindale.

“Shots were fired from inside the vehicle through the back glass, shortly after that is when a deputy constable returned fire,” Smith County Sheriff Larry Smith said.

The car allegedly left I-10 onto Jim Hogg Road before getting on 69 and back onto I-20 heading west with more agencies joining the chase.

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Near the Van Zandt County line, the pursuit ended after the car rolled over and crashed into a telephone pole. Law enforcement at the scene rendered first aid, and two passengers were detained while the driver was taken to the hospital to treat their injuries.

The Wood County Electric Co-op said the crash knocked power out for some people in the area.

Authorities said the Texas Rangers have taken over the investigation but will continue to work with Smith County.

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