Chase across county lines ends in arrest in Burke County

(WJBF) – A shooting suspect out of Jenkins County is in custody after a chase across county lines into Burke County, Monday afternoon.

Around 4 p.m., Georgia State Troopers spotted a vehicle matching the description of one driven by a male shooting suspect in Jenkins County, traveling on US 25.

The vehicle began to flee on Winthrope Avenue after Troopers attempted a traffic stop. A PIT maneuver was attempted to end the chase, causing the vehicle to stop at an intersection. State Troopers reportedly exited their vehicles and ordered the driver to show his hands and exit the vehicle. The driver then regained control of his vehicle and fled…

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