A suspect is in the hospital after an exchange of gunfire with Cedar Hill and Duncanville police officers on Wednesday night.
The incident began around 8:10 p.m. in the 300 block of North Joe Wilson Road in Cedar Hill, when police attempted to apprehend a man with multiple active warrants.
Authorities identified the suspect as 36-year-old Gerail Fuewell, who had outstanding warrants for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, family violence, and burglary of a habitation with intent to commit another felony.
When authorities found Fuewell, Cedar Hill police began to chase the suspect.
The chase continued into Duncanville’s jurisdiction, with Duncanville police joining the pursuit on Wheatland Road.
The chase lasted approximately six minutes and ended in the 8000 block of Marvin D. Love Freeway in Dallas.
Dashcam footage released by Cedar Hill Police Department shows Fuewell opening fire on officers as he leaned out of the driver’s side of the vehicle.
In the dashcam, an officer can be seen returning fire from his vehicle.
When exiting his vehicle the suspect opened fire on officers while crossing Wheatland Road.
Officers from both Cedar Hill and Duncanville returned fire, striking Fuewell in the shoulder and back.
No officers were injured during the incident.
The involved officers have been placed on administrative leave pending the investigation.
The Dallas Police Department Special Investigation Unit has taken over the investigation since the incident ended within Dallas city limits. T
The Dallas County District Attorney’s Office will oversee the investigation.
Fuewell is currently hospitalized and faces multiple charges, including felony evading in a motor vehicle. Further details on his condition have not been released.