WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A man sped off from police, sparking a chase while hitting several cars along the way Tuesday.
The Winston-Salem Police Department said 25-year-old Tyree Ray Long had an outstanding warrant for his arrest after officers received a report about a domestic violence incident on April 21.
Around 1:09 p.m., officers saw Long driving on the 7900 block of North Point Boulevard before approaching him in a parking lot. When Long saw officers, he hit several patrol cars with his car before taking off, sparking a police chase.
The chase lasted for about three miles down University Parkway.
During the pursuit, Long pulled out a handgun and shot at an officer chasing him. Four wrecks happened as a result of this. A dozen cars, including patrol cars, were involved in crashes, many caused by Long.
The vehicle chase ended on the 2500 block of University Parkway when Long's car was too damaged to drive. Then, Long got out of his car and ran. As police chased after him, Long shot at Winston-Salem Police Lieutenant J.S. Doss. While running, Long also shot into a garage of a home.
With the help of officers and the Forsyth County Sheriff's department, they were able to capture and arrest Long minutes later.
No one was injured during this incident.
However, some of the drivers involved reported suffering from minor pain.
Long is facing the following charges:
- Assault with a deadly weapon on a law enforcement officer
- Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
- Discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle
- Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
- Misdemeanor assault with a deadly weapon
- Misdemeanor assault with a deadly weapon with a minor present
Detectives also served Long with an outstanding order for arrest for a probation violation.
This investigation is ongoing.
Long is currently behind bars in the Forsyth County Law Enforcement Detention Center under a secured bond of $515,000.00.
Anyone with any information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Winston-Salem Police Department at 336-773-7700.
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