Three suspects who are believed to be juveniles attempted to flee in a vehicle before overturning and crashing on the Hanover Street bridge at 6:15, city police and elected officials announced in a press briefing.
The detective, who was not in uniform, fired off a gunshot during the incident, and it is unknown if anyone was injured by the shot.
Two of the three suspects were taken into custody, and a search for the third suspect is underway.
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