WEST ALLIS, Wis. — Two people were arrested after allegedly shooting at West Allis police officers during a pursuit early Monday morning.
The pursuit began with a call about suspicious activity near 70th and Washington around 1 a.m. Monday. According to police, a caller reported a white SUV with no lights blocking them as they were trying to leave a parking lot.
Watch: Two arrested after allegedly firing at West Allis police during early morning pursuit
Officers located the SUV near 70th and Greenfield and attempted a traffic stop. Police said the driver did not pull over and fled from officers, with an occupant of the SUV allegedly firing numerous gunshots at the pursuing officers.
According to a preliminary investigation, the occupant fired at least 20 times at the officers, with the officers returning gunfire. Nobody was struck by the gunfire or hurt during the pursuit, according to police.
Police deployed stop sticks near 84th and Greenfield; however, police said the driver continued to flee northbound in Wauwatosa before eventually coming to a stop near Glenview and Wisconsin.
Two occupants of the vehicle — a 26-year-old woman from West Allis and a 20-year-old man from Oak Creek — were arrested after a high-risk traffic stop. Police said a firearm was found inside the SUV.
Numerous spent shell casings were located along the route of the pursuit where police said the occupant allegedly opened fire on the officers, which was specified as occurring between 71st and National, to at least 84th and Washington.
An investigation into the chase and shooting is ongoing.
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