Sacramento Police Form Riot Line After Allegedly Hitting Teen On Bike
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CBS) — Tensions are high in Sacramento, California after a police SUV allegedly ran over a teenage boy being chased on his bike.
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Investigators say officers tried to stop the bicyclist for a "vehicle code violation."
Police pursued the suspect on foot and by car.
UPDATE Sac PD:young man was initially contacted by an officer for a bicycle code violation. The suspect then ran on foot, and was chased by the officer. Det. McCauley says the suspect has minor injuries and is being treated at a local hospital. No further details @CBSSacramento
— Angela Musallam (@AngelaM_PCSO) July 23, 2018
The teen's family says the SUV crashed into him, breaking his back.
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At one point, police formed a riot line due to the hysterical reactions of the family.
Police describe the suspect as a 16-year-old white male who is in the hospital with minor injuries.