High-speed chase hits 110 mph before ending in rollover crash; 5 in custody

Five face charges after high-speed Fort Worth police chase

Five people are facing an extensive list of charges after fleeing from and shooting at police during a high-speed chase in Ellis County and Fort Worth this morning. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.

FORT WORTH, Texas - A high-speed chase topping 110 mph ended with five suspects in custody after a 90-minute pursuit across three North Texas counties Thursday morning.

What we know:

The chase began near FM 875 and FM 663 in Ellis County around 3:20 a.m. and lasted for an hour before the suspects crashed on Interstate 30 near Camp Bowie Boulevard around 4:20 a.m. 

Police utilized spike strips during the pursuit, which caused the driver to lose control and the vehicle to flip onto its side.

FULL: Police chase ends in Fort Worth

A police chase from Ellis County early Thursday morning ended in Fort Worth. According to police, suspects fired at officers and threw items from the vehicle during the chase. The vehicle eventually lost control and ended up on its side. A total of five suspects were in the vehicle at the time. FOX 4's Paige Ellenberger and Chip Waggoner followed the chase as it happened in realtime on Good Day.

In a press release, the Ellis County Sheriff's Office said a deputy observed a vehicle shooting near FM 875 and FM 663. When the deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle, the driver fled.

During the chase, officers reported that the suspects fired shots at them. Investigators confirmed a firearm was recovered from the wreckage, which had been thrown out of the vehicle during the pursuit.

Because of the gunfire, police approached the overturned vehicle with extreme caution and advised news crews to stay back in case of a shootout.

Suspects identified

All five suspects were transported to local hospitals by ambulance. FOX 4 crews at the scene observed officials removing the suspects' handcuffs so they could be treated for crash-related injuries. One suspect was reportedly unconscious following the wreck, though none of the injuries were life-threatening.

18-year-old Miguel Lopez, 18-year-old Damion DeLeon Aumada, 21-year-old Jose Mioes Alvarado and 24-year-old Guadalupe Alvarado have been charged with aggravated assault against a public servant. All four suspects face other charges as well, including marijuana possession and firearm possession.

The fifth suspect, 26-year-old Fernando Alba Jr., is currently in the ICU and is expected to be released soon. Upon his release, he will be charged with aggravated assault against a public servant, among other charges.

Police chase reached speeds of 110; Suspects in custody

We have new updates in the breaking news from Tarrant County. We know at least four suspects are in custody after a high speed chase early Thursday morning.

What they're saying:

"I commend our deputies and our law enforcement partners for their bravery, restraint, and unwavering commitment to protecting the citizens of both Ellis and Tarrant County. Their actions reflect the highest standards of law enforcement service," Ellis County Sheriff Brad Norman said in a statement.

Brandi Kinikin, a resident who lives near where the chase began, spoke to FOX 4's David Sentendrey about the incident.

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"It’s concerning. I don’t like the idea of gunshots anywhere near us," Kinikin said.

"They could hurt not just, you know, by shooting in the air but the high-speed chase. They could have hurt anybody who was on the road. The officers could’ve been hurt, and they just need to be responsible for how they’re acting," she continued.

What's next:

The Ellis County Sheriff's Office said the investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges could be forthcoming from both Ellis County and neighboring jurisdictions that assisted in the apprehension.