A dramatic scene unfolded in Chicago on Friday as a stolen ambulance led police on a wild chase through the city’s West Side, culminating in a series of crashes and gunfire from officers. The suspect, identified as 59-year-old Lamont Hill, now faces serious legal repercussions, including a slew of felony charges.

Authorities have charged Hill with 19 felonies, among them aggravated battery against police officers, according to an announcement made by Chicago Police Department officials on Sunday. This alarming incident triggered a massive law enforcement response, reflecting the severity of the situation as it played out across the city.

The chase, which effectively transformed parts of Chicago into a chaotic scene, resulted in multiple collisions. During the pursuit, police officers discharged their firearms, adding another layer of complexity to the unfolding drama. The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) has since launched an investigation into the officer-involved shooting, aiming to piece together the details of that chaotic day.

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As the city grapples with this shocking event, the judicial process will unfold, with Hill facing numerous charges that underscore the gravity of his actions. The video accompanying previous reports captured the tension of the day, a reminder of the dangerous circumstances faced by both law enforcement and the public during this high-speed chase.

COPA is also now investigating a police-involved shooting where shots were fired by police during one of several crashes amid the ambulance chase.

Cicero police said the ambulance was stolen from Loretto Hospital.

Chopper 7 was over the scene as the ambulance crashed near Chicago and Cicero avenues on Chicago’s West Side. It rear-ended a civilian vehicle, ending a police pursuit that lasted roughly 30 minutes.

Dozens of CPD squad cars responded to the area, and a large group of officers were seen quickly jumping into action after the suspect fled on foot from the ambulance driver seat to take him into custody.

All of it started at Loretto Hospital before 4 p.m. Friday, where Cicero officials say three paramedics were bringing a patient in. At the same time, hospital security was escorting another man outside when they say that man, later identified as Hill, ran into the ambulance and drove away, all while one of those paramedics was still inside the ambulance. Officials say that paramedic ended up jumping out of the ambulance about two blocks away.

The stolen ambulance hit two CPD squad cars at West Jackson Boulevard and South Central Avenue in the Austin neighborhood, prior to the crash and arrest at Chicago and Cicero avenues. COPA said it was investigating a police-involved shooting near 300 S. Central, and CPD officials later confirmed shots were fired by an officer towards the offender, but no one was struck by the gunfire.

CPD officials confirmed at least three CPD squad cars and multiple civilian vehicles were struck by the ambulance during the chase. Three officers and four crash victims were taken to hospitals with minor injuries, and the suspect was also taken to a hospital after their arrest.

Chicago police said Hill is facing the following charges:
-Two (2) felony counts – Aggravated Battery/Peace Officer
-Six (6) felony counts – Criminal Damage/Government Property/>$500-$10K
-One (1) felony count – Vehicular Hijacking
-One (1) felony count – Poss 2nd Division Veh/Stolen
-One (1) felony count – Kidnapping – Force or Threat of Force
-One (1) felony count – Attempt Disarm PC Off/Corr Inst Emp
-Two (2) felony counts – IVC – Leave Scene of Accident – Injury/Death
-Two (2) felony counts – Agg Reckless Drvg/Bodily Harm
-One (1) felony count – IVC – Aggravated Fleeing/Bodily Injury
-One (1) felony count – IVC – Agg Fleeing/Damage>$300 Prop
-One (1) felony count – IVC – Agg Fleeing/2+ Con Devices

Hill is scheduled to appear in court Monday.

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