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Police Shoot Tires to Stop Suspected Drunk Driver in Wentorf Near Hamburg

A breath test later measured 1.68 per mille.

Overview

  • Police say a 40-year-old fled an attempted drunk-driving check on Friday evening in Wentorf near Hamburg.
  • In a residential street, a patrol car and the suspect's vehicle collided during the attempt to stop him.
  • As the driver moved toward officers, one officer shot the car's tires, bringing it to a halt.
  • The man initially remained in the car, grabbed a knife that officers seized, and then resisted arrest as pepper spray was used.
  • The suspect and two officers sustained minor injuries, and police released the account on Wednesday.