PHOENIX — A suspect is in custody after stealing multiple vehicles at gunpoint, hitting a woman with a car, and crashing into a home in Phoenix, a spokesman with the city police department said.
Phoenix police officers were helping another agency with a traffic stop near 16th Street and McDowell Road when the vehicle didn't stop for police and drove off. Police helicopters followed the vehicle until it stopped on SR 51 just south of Indian School Road. There, an officer saw a man, later identified as Carlos Delfin, 33, get out of the vehicle and try to steal another car at gunpoint.
The officer shot at Delfin, who ran north on the freeway and stole a truck at gunpoint. As Dellfin drove away, the officer fired more rounds at the man, police said. It's unclear if Delfin was hit.
Delfin reportedly drove down several side streets, causing multiple collisions as he went. One woman involved in a crash was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. While Delfin ran from police, he stole three more vehicles at gunpoint and shot at one of the victims, but missed.
Delfin's carjacking spree ended when he crashed an SUV into a home near 10th and Olney avenues. He ran from the crash site through several yards in the area until police were able to take him into custody. Officers also recovered a gun nearby.
No officers were injured, according to Phoenix police.
Authorities said this is an active investigation.
The Arizona Department of Transportation said southbound State Route 51 is closed at Indian School due to the police activity.
Commuters are advised to expect delays and seek an alternate route. There is no estimated time to reopen the highway.
This is a developing story. Stay with 12News for updates.
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