Video shows start of Kentucky police chase involving stolen cop car

OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEHT) – A video obtained by Nexstar’s WEHT shows the start of a police chase on Monday morning that started in Indiana and ended in Kentucky, where a suspect stole a marked police car.

According to authorities, the chase started around 9:30 a.m. in Chandler, Indiana, and ended in Owensboro.

Indiana State Police (ISP) said it started as reported reckless driving, and the suspect was wearing a full-face motorcycle helmet and pulled out a sword on police.

The suspect could be heard communicating with authorities across police scanners, according to WEHT.

Authorities said the chase ended when a Rockport city police officer stopped the suspect in a field. The suspect reportedly started to run, and an electronic stun gun was used to take the suspect into custody.

ISP said the suspect was injured, suffering from a gunshot wound, after Chandler Police shot at the suspect multiple times. The suspect was taken to an area hospital.

The identity of the suspect has not been released at this time.

ISP is leading the investigation.

This is a developing story. Stay with FOX 56 News for updates.