Police chase crash shuts down southbound I-35 in Red Oak
DALLAS - There is a large police presence along southbound Interstate 35 in Red Oak after a police chase that ended with a crash and an officer-involved shooting.
What we know:
According to early reports, the chase ended with a crash on southbound I-35 at Red Oak Road around 10:30 a.m. Thursday.
Images from SKY 4 showed police vehicles from several different departments, including the Dallas Police Department.
At least two wrecked vehicles were on the side of the interstate, and paramedics could be seen loading several people into the back of ambulances.
All lanes of southbound I-35 were briefly shut down because of the crash and investigation.
At least one lane is now open between Ovilla Road and Sterrett Road, just north of Waxahachie.
What we don't know:
The Ellis County Sheriff's Office said the Dallas Police Department is the lead agency on this investigation.
Dallas police confirmed they are investigating an officer-involved shooting but they have not yet said anything about the chase or the suspect.
It's not clear if the suspect is in custody or why they were being chased.
There's no word yet on how many people were injured.
The Source: The information in this story comes from the Ellis County Sheriff's Office and images from the SKY 4 helicopter.