Shots Fired During Port Washington Police Pursuit; Fleeing Suspect Crashes at Americana Manhasset

PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. — A police pursuit that began in Port Washington on Wednesday afternoon ended with a fleeing suspect crashing near the upscale Americana Manhasset retail center following shots being fired earlier in the chase.

Officials say that the incident began at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Main Street in Port Washington when a Port Washington Police officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop. Police said the driver fled, prompting a pursuit.

During the chase, the suspect allegedly struck several vehicles while attempting to evade police, creating multiple crash scenes scattered throughout the area.

Sources tell Priority News Network that several shots were fired at the suspect’s vehicle near the intersection of Port Washington Boulevard and Derby Road, just one block away from the Port Washington Police District office, as the driver continued fleeing from officers.

The pursuit ultimately came to an end when the suspect crashed into a landscaping truck and another SUV on Searingtown Road near the entrance to Americana Manhasset.

Police apprehended the suspect at gunpoint in the parking lot after he allegedly fled the crash scene on foot.

Authorities have not yet released the identity of the suspect or announced any charges. It remains unclear if anyone was injured during the pursuit or reported shooting. The investigation remains ongoing.

Schools in the area were placed in lock-out while the situation unfolded. The lock-out has since been lifted.