Investigators say it all started around seven this evening when a Parlier police officer tried to stop a car near Zediker and Dinuba in Parlier. Police say the driver fled, taking police on a chase that eventually took them to the Tulare Kings County
"Here the officers followed that car into the dark dirt field and suddenly they were taking on fire," said Parlier Police Chief David Cerda.
Police returned fire and at some point investigators say a passenger jumped out of the vehicle. He was later arrested and airlifted toCommunity Regional Medical Center Kings County
Parlier police say the driver had an extensive criminal history and they are not ruling out others being in the car. No police officers were injured during the chase and the two Parlier police officers who opened fire will be placed on paid administrative leave.
"Here the officers followed that car into the dark dirt field and suddenly they were taking on fire," said Parlier Police Chief David Cerda.
Police returned fire and at some point investigators say a passenger jumped out of the vehicle. He was later arrested and airlifted to
Parlier police say the driver had an extensive criminal history and they are not ruling out others being in the car. No police officers were injured during the chase and the two Parlier police officers who opened fire will be placed on paid administrative leave.