SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement are investigating an incident involving three teenagers that injured a police officer during a pursuit.
Just after 3:30a.m. Tuesday, police responded to a suspicious character call at an apartment complex in the 3500 Block of North Inwood in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson.
A 911 caller reported that multiple individuals in a red Dodge Durango and a White Chevy Silverado were checking vehicles door handles and entering unlocked vehicles in the area.
An officer arrived in the area and spotted and then attempted to stop the Durango. The driver refused to stop, accelerated and led officers on a short vehicle pursuit, according to Davidson.
During the pursuit, a 16-year-old driving the Chevy Silverado intentionally rammed the patrol vehicle at East 30th Street North. The collision caused significant damage to the patrol vehicle. The Silverado then struck several utility poles before intentionally ramming another police vehicle involved in the pursuit.
The 16-year-old exited the pickup and attempted to walk away. Police quickly arrest him on requested charges of aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer, according to Davidson.
EMS transported one officer to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries, according to Davidson. Police later located the Dodge Durango near East 21st Street and Interstate 235. Police arrested a 15 and a 16-old boy in connection to an unrelated aggravated assault case that occurred in the 2400 Block of North Grove in Wichita.
Police will present the cases to the Sedgwick County District attorney's office, according to Davidson.