At least one person remains at large following a police pursuit and shooting in D.C. Thursday morning.
Police Chief Cathy Lanier says officers were investigating several street robberies in the 7th District when they encountered the suspects in a silver Dodge Charger. A pursuit ensued, and the Charger eventually crashed.
Several suspects jumped out of the car and tried to run away. As police worked to apprehend the suspects, the driver of the car backed up and almost struck an officer.
At this point, one of the officers discharged his weapon, but no one was injured. The car also did not strike anyone.
D.C. police arrested 22-year-old Malek Beidlemann at that time. He is charged with armed robbery.
The driver fled in the Charger, continuing into Prince George's County, with officers from that jurisdiction joining the chase.
The pursuit finally ended in Suitland, where suspected driver 21-year-old David Smith was arrested. Extradition to D.C. is pending.
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Several people have been arrested, but Lanier says at least one person was able to get away.
