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Police shooting following vehicle pursuit in American Canyon and Vallejo under investigation

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A police shooting following a vehicle pursuit is under investigation in the North Bay.

The incident was reported around 3:15 p.m. Thursday when police in American Canyon attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation in the area of southbound Highway 29 and American Canyon Road. The driver did not stop for police, prompting a pursuit into neighboring Vallejo.

The chase ended when the driver drove into a fence in the area of Souza Way and Gateway Drive.

"Officers encountered one male suspect and shots were fired by an officer," police said in a statement.

The suspect was taken to a hospital. His condition was not known late Thursday.

A second male suspect was later found and taken into custody.

Police found two guns at the scene.

An investigation is ongoing.

Several streets in the area of Souza Way and Cronin Drive in Vallejo were blocked off by police Thursday afternoon.
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