ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — No detectives were injured and a man was taken into custody after police said the man shot at detectives while fleeing in St. Louis County Tuesday afternoon.
Taiwansley Jackson, 42, was charged with one count of each first-degree assault, armed criminal action, resisting arrest by fleeing and unlawful possession of a firearm.
According to the St. Louis County Police Department, detectives saw a 2016 Ford Explorer driving recklessly near the intersection of Jennings Station and Halls Ferry roads in Jennings.
Police attempted to stop the car but Jackson failed to yield. The car then drove at a high rate of speed, weaved in and out of traffic and crashed into light poles near the intersection of McLaran Avenue and Goodfellow Boulevard.
Police said Jackson then ran from the car and fired shots at the detectives. While shooting, Jackson was struck by an officer's car and was taken into custody.
No detectives were struck and detectives did not return fire, a police spokesperson said.
Police said Jackson was injured in the crash and was taken to an area hospital for treatment. He is being held on a $500,000 cash-only bond.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing.