A woman died after suspects who were fleeing from police crashed into multiple vehicles in West Philadelphia Wednesday night, said investigators.
Police responded to gunshots at 48th Street and Westminster Avenue at 7:13 p.m. When they arrived they tried to stop two men who allegedly fled in a gray Nissan. Investigators said the two men then crashed into four cars at 52nd and Locust streets.
A woman inside one of the four vehicles struck was taken to Presbyterian Hospital. Doctors pronounced her dead a short time later.
The two suspects, who police have not yet identified, were arrested. Police also said they recovered a gun.
"There was a 9mm extended magazine in the Nissan," Philadelphia Police Lt. Ray Evers. "The Nissan has strike marks. So we know [there was a] gun battle. Gun fight."
NBC10 obtained exclusive surveillance video of the aftermath of the crash. In the video a man emerges from the smoke and takes off his jacket. An officer then rushes in and pins him against a truck. Another officer then moves the man to the ground and appears to place handcuffs on him. More officers join and the man is led away. [[403915746, C]]
"I just can't begin to tell you how saddened we are by the loss of life," said Police Commissioner Richard Ross.
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Ross said the department would review the incident and he said it appeared the officers did the right thing by calling in the pursuit.
Police continued to search for a second, white car that they believe was involved in the shootout that started the chase. If you have any information, please call Philadelphia Police.
