CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Two suspects in an armed carjacking were arrested late Sunday night following a police chase from Virginia Beach into Chesapeake, according to Virginia Beach Police.
Ronnie Jamijah Futrell, 21, and Dawan Jaquez Harris, 32, both from Aulander, N.C., face multiple charges related to the incident.
The stolen vehicle was reported just before 11:30 p.m. A Virginia Beach Police Department (VBPD) officer attempted to stop the car on I-264, but the suspects fled onto eastbound I-64, ultimately crashing at exit 291B in Chesapeake.
During the pursuit, the VBPD officer discharged their firearm at the suspects, who were not struck. A VBPD K9 unit later located the suspects and assisted in their arrest.
Both suspects are charged with:
- Armed robbery (x2)
- Carjacking (x2)
- Use of a firearm in commission of a felony (x4)
- Conspiracy to commit robbery
- Possession of a firearm by a violent felon
The Virginia State Police will investigate the officer-involved shooting.
“This successful apprehension is attributed to the excellent police work of the VBPD and the multi-agency support,” said Chief Paul W. Neudigate. “Swift action ensured these dangerous individuals will no longer threaten our community.”
Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that the suspects fired at police. Authorities clarified that police fired shots at the suspects.