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Police Officer Injured While Chasing Suspect In Carrick

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A Pittsburgh Police officer was hurt while chasing a wanted man on Monday.

The suspect took off through some yards along Westmont Avenue in Carrick on Monday afternoon.

Carrick Police Chase
(Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Rob Hopson)

Police say he jumped over a fence, and as the office followed and gave chase, the fence collapsed.

The officer suffered some injuries to his face.

The suspect was taken into custody nearby.

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