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CMPD officers chase suspect vehicle nearly 30 miles into Gaston County

Three people were arrested and a fourth person is being sought in a police chase that led officers from Charlotte to Gaston County early Wednesday morning, reports the Observer’s news partner, WBTV.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say the chase began when undercover cops spotted a vehicle wanted in a carjacking in uptown Charlotte. The vehicle was pursued on Interstate 85 into Gaston County. It happened around 1:46 a.m.

The chase ended in the 800 block of Airline Avenue. One of the suspects was bitten by a K-9 and went to a medical center in Gaston County for treatment.

CMPD has not released the names of the suspects. WBTV reports.

This story was originally published September 7, 2016 at 6:47 AM with the headline "CMPD officers chase suspect vehicle nearly 30 miles into Gaston County."

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