Suspect caught with stolen vehicle at Southaven Sonic

Photo: MDOT Traffic image of Stateline Road during Friday’s incident 

Police have not identified anyone involved, but they do say a suspect in a stolen vehicle is in custody after officers met him at a Sonic in Southaven.  

The call came in about 10:45 a.m. Friday morning of the stolen vehicle in the area of the Sonic Drive-In at 1185 Main Street (Stateline Road). Officers came in and located a suspect near the location.  

While attempting to stop the subject, he proceeded to ram police vehicles. Police say the subject also attempted to run over an officer, resulting in shots being fired. There was no report immediately of anyone being hurt by the gunfire.  

The subject was subdued after a brief foot chase and taken into custody.  

Stateline Road was closed to traffic during the incident until the scene was cleared.