MEDFORD, N. Y. (CBSNewYork) — A suspect is in the hospital after being shot by police following a wild car chase overnight in Suffolk County.
Sources told CBS2 the chase began at around 2:30 a.m. in Patchogue. CBS2’s Ali Bauman reported. Police followed the suspect for five miles to North Ocean Avenue in Medford.
Police say the suspect, identified as a 34-year-old man, was shot one time in the shoulder and was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital for treatment.
Police say the suspect was being pursued for driving while intoxicated and resisted arrest.
Authorities say the suspect is expected to survive.
An investigation is ongoing.
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