A routine traffic stop in Houston, Texas, escalated quickly as the driver of a box truck tried to flee. Instead of complying after being pulled over, he rammed multiple police cars, got shot at, and cut his wrists. The suspect almost got away.
Texas felon leads police chase in box truck and cuts wrists
Police officers in Houston, Texas, initiated a traffic stop after seeing a box truck blow through toll booths without paying the fee. Pursuing officers pulled the suspect over on the Sam Houston tollway.
According to KHOU, officers learned that the man was wanted for several felony warrants, including a recent theft. As they went to arrest him, he suddenly took off, leading a police chase.
The suspect ended up boxed in at an apartment complex on Trail Hollow Drive. The driver rammed several police cars in an attempt to get free. One officer was stranded beside his car when it was almost pushed on top of him…