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Suspect detained following vehicle pursuit in San Francisco

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A suspect has been detained by police following a pursuit Tuesday afternoon in San Francisco.

Aerial coverage from NBC Bay Area's SkyRanger showed several police patrol cars following a white Mercedes SUV before the driver exits the vehicle and runs away from officers.

San Francisco police said the pursuit started at 2:09 p.m. in the area of Richardson Avenue and Francisco Street when officers spotted the vehicle, which was wanted for being involved in a carjacking.

Police were able to take the suspect into custody following a brief standoff after he was surrounded by officers near Enterprise Street.

The suspect was seen receiving medical attention and was taken into an ambulance while on a stretcher.

No other information was immediately available.

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