Bronx Police Shootout: High-Speed Chase Ends in Gunfire

Police Shootout in the Bronx Follows High-Speed Chase of Stolen Luxury Cars A police shootout unfolded in the Bronx, New York, on Thursday, June 5, 2025, following a chaotic high-speed chase involving several stolen luxury vehicles. The incident began in Flushing, Queens, near the intersection of 33rd Street and Prince Street, according to authorities. "The suspects were escaping at a high rate of speed," a law enforcement source stated. The pursuit led to a tense standoff in the Bronx, where officers exchanged gunfire with the suspects. One of the stolen vehicles, a luxury car with license plate number LGN-5693, was found to be unregistered. Another vehicle displayed evidence of bullet impacts to its windshield. Police confirmed that only officers fired their weapons during the operation. At least one suspect was apprehended at the scene, though the investigation remains ongoing, spanning several city blocks as authorities continue to search for other suspects and the remaining vehicles involved. The incident highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement in dealing with organized car theft and the potential for dangerous confrontations.