Two detained after vehicle pursuit north of Carson City
A vehicle pursuit that began in Carson City this morning has ended two suspects detained.
The pursuit began in Carson City after 10 a.m. and went north into Washoe Valley before the suspect vehicle turned around at Davis Creek Park and headed south back toward Carson City. The vehicle was stopped near Lakeview on I-580 Freeway, according to police scanner traffic.
The suspect vehicle is believed to have hit another vehicle and then sped off with speeds near 100 mph, according to police scanner traffic. A witness said the passenger of the suspect vehicle threw a handgun out the window during the pursuit.
One lane is closed to traffic. Nevada Highway Patrol is responding. More information will be posted as it becomes available.