On October 25, 2018, at approximately 2:34 pm a Fairfield Police Officer attempted to stop a motor vehicle for a violation. The vehicle did not stop for the officer, and a short pursuit began. Moments later the pursuit ended in the intersection of Dover Avenue and East Travis Boulevard when the suspect vehicle collided with other vehicles in the intersection. Officers quickly discovered the driver of the suspect car had suffered from an apparent gunshot.
Officers immediately began to provide medical aid to the driver of the suspect car. The driver was transported by ambulance to a local trauma center for life-threatening injuries. No officers discharged their firearms during this incident, and there are no outstanding suspects.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation continues.
