Young Man Driving Stolen Car Shot By San Pablo Police, In Critical Condition
SAN PABLO (CBS SF) -- A teenager behind the wheel of a stolen car was in critical condition Monday morning after being shot by a police officer.
At 11:36 p.m., officers attempted to stop a stolen vehicle near the intersection of Bush Avenue and Rumrill Boulevard, according to police.
As the juvenile driver attempted to flee, he drove around a bystander's stopped vehicle.
The suspect then rapidly accelerated directly at an officer who was standing outside of his patrol vehicle, according to police.
The suspect instead struck the patrol vehicle with the stolen car.
The officer then discharged his weapon at the suspect, striking the juvenile once.
The driver of the stolen vehicle continued to drive, striking another vehicle and finally coming to a stop across the street, according to police.
The suspect was taken to a local hospital, police said.
The officer whose vehicle was struck was being treated for his injuries, according to police.
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