Wednesday’s High Speed Chase Near Casper Explained

Now we have new details about the high speed pursuit near Casper on Wednesday...

Wyoming authorities say they have arrested a fugitive from Missouri after shooting at and ramming the man's vehicle as it traveled the wrong direction on the highway.

Authorities say a Wyoming Highway Patrol trooper fired on the car and three law enforcement vehicles rammed it during a high-speed chase on Interstate 25 on Wednesday.

Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation Director Steve Woodson says a female passenger in the vehicle was shot in the leg and has been treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

He says the male driver was treated for minor injuries and taken into custody.

He is wanted on a parole violation in Missouri.

A trooper and his K-9 partner were hurt while ramming the vehicle and are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The chase began in MIlls with a traffic stop where the suspect bolted and the police gave chase.