Eight people were arrested after two separate police pursuits in Omaha late Sunday night and early Monday morning.
It all started around 11:30 p.m. when a driver refused to pull over for a traffic stop near 24th and Saratoga. After a brief pursuit, police say the vehicle was found crashed near 30th and Cass. One person was immediately caught. Three other people took off running. A perimeter was set up near 31st and Davenport where all three were eventually arrested with the help of the police K9.
A short time later, officers responded to a report of gunfire in the area of 43rd and Emmet. As they arrived, officers saw a vehicle speeding from the scene.
A pursuit was initiated, but then the vehicle was found crashed into some concrete stairs near 24th and Ellison. Three people were apprehended at the scene. A fourth person was caught a short time later.
Two people were taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
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