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Police identify suspect in Muncie chase with shots fired

Police said a chase in Delaware County ended with shots being fired Wednesday afternoon.

MUNCIE, Ind. — State police said a chase in Delaware County ended Wednesday afternoon with the suspect going to the hospital with a gunshot wound. 

Around 1:40 p.m., Delaware County deputies and Muncie Police officers were chasing an armed man. That suspect has since been identified as 28-year-old Jonathan Levi Allen, most recently of Wichita, Kansas.

Allen allegedly fired at officers and civilians during the chase. Two sheriff's deputy vehicles were hit, and one deputy shot back at the suspect. As Allen turned onto Centennial Avenue from Walnut Street in Muncie, a Muncie officer shot at his vehicle, and Allen crashed into a parked car.

Police arrested Allen and he was transported from the scene to IU Ball Memorial Hospital to be treated for a gunshot. The passenger in the vehicle was not injured.

Police said it’s unclear if Allen was shot by officers or if his gunshot wound was self-inflicted.

Credit: Indiana State Police
A police chase came to an end in Muncie police shot toward the suspect's vehicle and he crashed into a parked car.

Police said no officers were injured.

Allen had a local warrant and was also wanted in Kansas for a parole violation.

Any witnesses who might have video of the chase, or anyone with damage to a home or vehicle should contact the Indiana State Police Pendleton District at 765-778-2121 or 1-800-527-4752.

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