Tempe police shoot suspect after he smashes into their cars

Tempe Police said late Tuesday morning that officers had shot and injured a man at a motel near the Arizona State University campus.

Authorities had been in pursuit of the 55-year-old, who was wanted on weapons violations. Police shot him multiple times as he tried to drive away from a motel at Apache Boulevard and McClintock Drive.

The suspect jumped into a car and tried to escape by ramming his way through police cars.

The motel is close to a light-rail station. U.S. marshals and Mesa police were also at the scene.

Officer involved shooting at 1915 E Apache. Lt Pooley enroute. Standby for Media staging location.

— Tempe Police (@TempePolice) November 25, 2014

The suspect was taken to hospital but his condition was unknown.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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