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Two Davenport police officers hurt after car chase ends in crash

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August 4th, 2021 by Ric Hanson

(Radio Iowa) – Two Davenport police officers are recovering from injuries after their squad car collided with a suspect’s vehicle during a chase on Tuesday afternoon. A vehicle was reported stolen during a burglary in Bettendorf. Minutes later, a 911 caller reported seeing occupants in that stolen car waving guns in Davenport. Police responded and found the car, which refused to pull over. The chase only lasted a few blocks, ending with the suspects ramming a police car.

Four juveniles jumped out and fled on foot. All four were captured and two 14-year-olds, both from Davenport, were charged based on outstanding warrants. More charges are pending. The two officers who were hurt were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.