Houston police officers commandeer Uber vehicle during pursuit of suspect
Dashcam video shows one officer jumping into an Uber as police chased a man accused of threatening to shoot a woman and her children.
- On August 7 in Houston, Uber driver Anthony Baines helped two police officers chase a fleeing suspect after an officer jumped into his vehicle and commanded him to assist the pursuit.
- Officers were responding to a terroristic threat call where a man allegedly threatened to shoot a woman and her two children at an apartment pool before fleeing on foot when police attempted detainment.
- Dashcam video captured Baines following police directions to pick up a second officer, driving through the Heights for several minutes while officers searched for the unidentified suspect.
- Despite the assistance, Houston Police Department spokesperson Erika Ramirez said officers were unable to locate the man, though the department expressed gratitude for Baines' help during the incident.
- Houston Police Officers' Union President Doug Griffith noted civilians are not legally required to assist, while attorney Vik Vij suggested departments should adopt clearer written guidance on voluntary participation.
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Texas Uber Driver Shocked When Cops Jump into Car During Chase
An Uber driver was surprised when two female police officers in Houston, Texas, recruited him to help chase down a suspect on August 7. The post WATCH — Houston Uber Driver Shocked When Officers Jump into Car During Foot Chase: ‘Running Off Adrenaline’ appeared first on Breitbart.
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