Pope Co. IL - Boot Camp Inmate Steals Dept. Vehicle - 1 Hr. 100 MPH Chase - Shots Fired - Attempted Murder
May, 11,2007
A 17 year old boot camp escapee led police on a one hour car chase in
Southern Illinois.
At least six different law enforcement agencies followed the Dixon Springs Boot
Camp fugitive along Route 45 just after one o'clock.
The fugitives' tires were eventually blown out near Metropolis.
Pope County Sheriff A.J. Sparks says the fugitive stole a Dept. truck from a
worker at the boot camp.
Police say two shots were fired after the fugitive
tried to run over a metropolis police officer.
The fugitive faces many charges including theft, wreck less driving and possibly
attempted murder.