From The Tribune staff reports
BIRMINGHAM — An 18-year-old has been charged after a high-speed pursuit, and a Birmingham Police Department (BPD) officer was injured during the foot chase on Monday, August 29.
According to the BPD, Daquan Lamond Julius, 18, of Birmingham, was arrested after a North Precinct officer spotted a vehicle (White Toyota 4Runner) in the 600 Block of Graymont Avenue that was carjacked at gunpoint in the 1100 Block of Reverend Abraham Woods Junior Boulevard on Sunday, August 28.
“The vehicle accelerated before officers could initiate a traffic stop.,” Officer Truman Fitzgerald stated. “A high-speed chase ensued when officers pursued the suspect’s vehicle to the 3000 Block of 29th Avenue North.”
The suspect’s vehicle collided with a Max Bus Stop sign and into a concrete barrier. Two male suspects fled from the vehicle on foot; officers pursued them and were able to take both males into custody.
“During the foot chase, two officers were injured,” Fitzgerald stated. “A male officer suffered a serious leg injury requiring hospitalization and surgery. Additionally, a female officer suffered minor injuries requiring her to be transported to the hospital for observation.”
Both officers have been discharged from the hospital and are at home recovering. The BPD’s Peer Support Unit was deployed and aided the officers.
Julius was identified as the driver of the vehicle. A stolen handgun and ski mask were recovered on the scene.
“Detectives interviewed the suspect at BPD Headquarters; detectives observed evidence that led them to believe the suspect was involved in the original carjacking incident,” Fitzgerald stated. “The second male suspect was released.”
Birmingham Police Detectives presented information on the case to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office.
After an assessment of the information, detectives obtained the following warrants: robbery first degree ($60,000 bond), receiving stolen property 2nd degree ($15,000 bond), and attempting to elude ($2,500). Julius will be held in the custody of the Jefferson County Jail under bonds totaling $77,500.
The story will be updated when more information is available.