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Police Pursuit Ends In A Crash Friday Morning

FORT WAYNE, Ind (WOWO) – The Fort Wayne Police are investigating after a pursuit ended in a crash Friday morning.

FWPD says the pursuit began around 10:00 a.m. at Creighton Avenue and South Clinton Street. They say they tried to stop 38-year-old JaJuan Burley, who then took off.

Burley was chased to Winter Street, where police say his mother, 57-year-old Juanita Gray, lives. There, officers say an argument happened between Burley and Gray when hit her with the vehicle.

Our partners in news at 21 Alive say the Gray was transported to a local hospital for treatment where she is expected to be okay. Police say that she will be questioned and could possibly be charged in the case.

Officers say there was an exchange of gunfire between police and the Burley who was hit by a bullet. An officer was grazed by his vehicle. Both are expected to be okay.

Police say Burley is charged with battery of a deadly weapon, attempted murder, disarming, resisting arrest in a vehicle, and criminal recklessness. Additionally, FWPD say narcotics charges are pending.

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