What happened in Vegas unfortunately did not stay in Vegas this time! This week, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department released the high-octane footage of an hour-long car chase that involved multiple carjacking attempts, several crashes, and a dramatic police shootout.
It all went down on the evening of August 11, when officers were conducting a follow-up investigation on Justin Venegas, who was under surveillance as a person of interest in a May armed carjacking of a 73-year-old woman.
As police were watching the 40-year-old from a department helicopter, the suspect committed another armed carjacking right in front of them: he was seen in the footage driving up to a Chevrolet Avalanche, climbing in the window, and driving off as the frazzled driver jumped out on foot. Related: Jon Gosselin Claims Ex-Wife Kate Stole $100,000 From Their 8 Kids! Venegas refused to pull over for officers, so a dangerous car chase ensued — with the suspect leading officers a ridiculous 47 miles around the Las Vegas valley.
During the chase, Venegas was reportedly firing out his window at officers, reaching speeds up to 100 miles per hour, and driving on the wrong side of the road.
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