TEXAS — Traffic along southbound I-35E just south of downtown Dallas was brought to a standstill after an armed robbery triggered a police pursuit that ended with the arrest of two suspects, according to Dallas Police. The situation caused significant delays before authorities confirmed the roadway had reopened and traffic had returned to normal.
Officials reported that the suspects attempted to flee after committing an armed robbery, prompting officers to initiate a pursuit through one of the busiest travel corridors in the Dallas metro area. Drivers captured portions of the response on video, showing police vehicles converging on the suspects’ location as the chase came to an end along the interstate.
How The Armed Robbery Led to a Highway Pursuit
Dallas Police say the incident began when officers were alerted to an armed robbery in progress. Responding units attempted to locate the suspects, who fled the scene in a vehicle. Officers pursued the suspects along I-35E, a major highway that runs through the heart of Dallas.
The chase ended south of downtown, where officers managed to stop the suspect vehicle and take both individuals into custody without further incident. No injuries were immediately reported. Authorities have not yet released the identities of the suspects or the details of the robbery, but police confirmed that firearms were involved.
Heavy Traffic Delays Near Downtown Dallas
The pursuit and arrest caused major traffic disruptions on southbound I-35E, one of the most heavily traveled roadways in the region. Vehicles were slowed or brought to a stop as officers secured the scene, cleared the roadway, and transported the suspects…