Suspect shot after allegedly shooting at police in Chester
Police in Chester say a suspect who drew his gun on police during a foot chase late Friday night has died.
According to a report from NBC 10, police report performing a pedestrian stop on East 23rd Street in Chester Friday, just before midnight.
Police say the suspect, a 21-year-old man, ran away causing officers to chase after him. According to investigators, the 21-year-old allegedly pulled a gun and fired, prompting police to fire back.
NBC 10 reports the man died from his wounds after being taken to Crozer Chester Medical Center.
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