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Durham: A police officer was injured while chasing a carjacking suspect

Durham: A police officer was injured while chasing a carjacking suspect

Police said the vehicle did not have its headlights on and was traveling at a high rate of speed on the wrong side of the road in places.

“Tactical contact” involved running into a vehicle in order to stop it.

The 21-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of burglary, dangerous driving, driving without a license, failure to stop and no insurance.

A 25-year-old passenger was detained on suspicion of theft.

Both remain in police custody.

The police continue to search for two men who fled the scene.

The law enforcement officers did not provide more details about the officer’s injuries.