Stolen car investigation leads to shooting near downtown Phoenix: PD

Suspect badly hurt in shooting involving Phoenix PD

A shooting involving Phoenix Police officers broke out near downtown on Friday, Oct. 10. No officers were injured, police said, and a suspect has life-threatening injuries. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz has the details.

PHOENIX - A man who was shot by Phoenix officers after allegedly firing off gunshots from inside a car has been released from the hospital and booked into jail.

What we know:

The Oct. 10 incident had roads shut down in the area of 16th and Roosevelt streets, including the Interstate 10 off ramp at 16th Street.

Phoenix Police say the incident, which started as a stolen vehicle investigation, lasted for several hours and led officers through multiple downtown streets.

Officers tried to stop the unidentified driver, but they kept speeding away. Police say the driver was seen shooting out of his car, but it wasn't clear what he was shooting at.

The suspect was shot by officers and was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.

Update:

On Nov. 21, police said the suspect, identified as 40-year-old Manuel Vasquez, has been released from the hospital and booked into jail. He's accused of several felony charges.

Map of the area where the incident happened