HOUSTON – A driver was taken into custody early Monday morning after leading Houston police on a pursuit following a chaotic car meetup event in north Houston, according to scanner traffic.
Around 12:40 a.m. on May 25, Houston Police Department officers responded to reports of multiple vehicles doing donuts in a parking lot near 430 West Parker Road.
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According to scanner audio, one of the vehicles involved was described as a white Ford pickup truck.
Authorities said the driver was allegedly brandishing an AR-15-style rifle while performing dangerous maneuvers and striking other vehicles in the parking lot.
When officers attempted to stop the truck, the driver fled the scene, leading police on a chase northbound on Interstate 45.
The pursuit eventually came to an end near 149 West Road, where officers took the driver into custody. Video from the scene appeared to show police recovering an AR-15-style rifle as well as a pistol from the vehicle.
No injuries were immediately reported, and it is unclear what charges the suspect may face.
Houston police have not yet released the identity of the driver or additional details about the incident. The investigation remains ongoing.