Dodge Charger Sideswipes Georgia Cop Car In Bizarre Chase

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A spontaneous chase between a Clayton County, Georgia police officer and a suspect in a Dodge Charger took a bizarre twist when the Mopar muscle car sideswiped the cops to get away. We know that sort of thing has happened before, but it’s what preceded the sideswiping that really has us just shaking our heads in disbelief.

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Before the chase, some officers were wrapping up a domestic violence call when they heard multiple gunshots nearby. As they got into their cars, dispatch said a drive-by shooting had been reported. One of the officers spotted the suspect’s vehicle at the entrance to an apartment complex and gave chase.

The Charger was far faster than the police cruiser, so it wasn’t much of a pursuit. Plus, his lieutenant called off the chase, probably because of department policy. Here’s the kicker: the suspect was going down a dead end. Police should’ve realized that and set up to contain the Dodge in case the guy didn’t get out and run away on foot.