Carjacking suspect shot by police in downtown Erie

(WJET/WFXP/ YourErie.com ) — The suspect in an alleged armed carjacking is in stable condition after he was shot by police.

The City of Erie reported this morning that police learned of the carjacking at about 4 a.m. Officers quickly found the vehicle. The suspect led police on a vehicle chase into downtown where the vehicle crashed into fencing set up for CelebrateErie.

The suspect ran from the crash, leading police on a foot chase.

Police allege that the suspect then fired a gun at officers. The officers returned fire, striking the suspect.

After the suspect was shot, police carried him to French Street, outside of the CelebrateErie area for easier ambulance access. The suspect was taken to UPMC Hamot and is in stable condition.

State Police are now leading the investigation. The mainstage at CelebrateErie is now closed as an active crime scene. The city is waiting for the mainstage to be released by state police, with shows scheduled to start on the mainstage at 5:30 p.m. today. The other events at CelebrateErie begin at 11 a.m. and are not expected to be impacted.

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