MARICOPA, AZ — One man is in custody after a police pursuit, crash, and officer-involved shooting in Maricopa Sunday.
Just after 6 p.m., Maricopa police say at least one officer exchanged gunfire with a suspect who had previously sped off in a car, leading to a pursuit.
The suspect, 50-year-old Michael Zapata, crashed into another car near Porter Road and Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway. The driver of that vehicle was treated at the hospital and has since been released.
Sgt. Hal Koozer said Zapata's car came to a stop a distance later, which is when the gunfire was exchanged.
Zapata was taken to the hospital. No officers were shot.
ABC15 saw Zapata's vehicle and counted more than 27 bullet holes in the windshield, driver's side window and body of the car.
Zapata was taken to the hospital, treated and released into police custody.
Maricopa police clarified Monday that officers were originally called because Zapata's roommate said he was attacked with a knife.
Police have not said how fast officers pursued the car, or how many rounds were fired.
